CVE-2024-6054: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in ka-yue Auto Featured Image
The Auto Featured Image plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'create_post_attachment_from_url' function in all versions up to, and including, 1.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level and above permissions, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-6054 is a vulnerability in the ka-yue Auto Featured Image WordPress plugin affecting all versions up to 1.2. The issue arises from the lack of proper file type validation in the 'create_post_attachment_from_url' function, which allows authenticated users with contributor-level or higher permissions to upload arbitrary files. This unrestricted file upload vulnerability (CWE-434) can lead to remote code execution on the web server hosting the plugin. The CVSS v3.1 score is 8.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability with network attack vector and low attack complexity.
Potential Impact
An attacker with contributor-level or higher permissions can upload arbitrary files to the server, potentially leading to remote code execution. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected WordPress site. The vulnerability poses a significant risk as it allows code execution via file upload without proper validation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict contributor-level permissions to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the Auto Featured Image plugin if possible to mitigate risk.
CVE-2024-6054: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in ka-yue Auto Featured Image
Description
The Auto Featured Image plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'create_post_attachment_from_url' function in all versions up to, and including, 1.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level and above permissions, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-6054 is a vulnerability in the ka-yue Auto Featured Image WordPress plugin affecting all versions up to 1.2. The issue arises from the lack of proper file type validation in the 'create_post_attachment_from_url' function, which allows authenticated users with contributor-level or higher permissions to upload arbitrary files. This unrestricted file upload vulnerability (CWE-434) can lead to remote code execution on the web server hosting the plugin. The CVSS v3.1 score is 8.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability with network attack vector and low attack complexity.
Potential Impact
An attacker with contributor-level or higher permissions can upload arbitrary files to the server, potentially leading to remote code execution. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected WordPress site. The vulnerability poses a significant risk as it allows code execution via file upload without proper validation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict contributor-level permissions to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the Auto Featured Image plugin if possible to mitigate risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-06-17T12:26:15.493Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6bfab7ef31ef0b55d486
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:39:06 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 2:52:47 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 2:04:50 AM
Views: 10
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