CVE-2024-6132: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in raajtram Pexels: Free Stock Photos
The Pexels: Free Stock Photos plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'pexels_fsp_images_options_validate' function in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.2. 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-2024-6132 is an arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the Pexels: Free Stock Photos WordPress plugin by raajtram, affecting all versions up to 1.2.2. The vulnerability arises from insufficient validation of uploaded file types in the 'pexels_fsp_images_options_validate' function. Authenticated attackers with contributor-level or higher privileges can exploit this to upload malicious files, potentially leading to remote code execution on the server hosting the WordPress site.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows authenticated users with contributor or higher permissions to upload arbitrary files, which may lead to remote code execution. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system, enabling attackers to execute malicious code remotely.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix is currently available for this vulnerability. Users should monitor the vendor's advisory for updates. In the meantime, restrict contributor-level user permissions where possible and consider disabling or removing the affected plugin until a fix is released. Implementing additional file upload restrictions or security controls at the web server or application level may help mitigate risk.
CVE-2024-6132: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in raajtram Pexels: Free Stock Photos
Description
The Pexels: Free Stock Photos plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'pexels_fsp_images_options_validate' function in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.2. 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-2024-6132 is an arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the Pexels: Free Stock Photos WordPress plugin by raajtram, affecting all versions up to 1.2.2. The vulnerability arises from insufficient validation of uploaded file types in the 'pexels_fsp_images_options_validate' function. Authenticated attackers with contributor-level or higher privileges can exploit this to upload malicious files, potentially leading to remote code execution on the server hosting the WordPress site.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows authenticated users with contributor or higher permissions to upload arbitrary files, which may lead to remote code execution. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system, enabling attackers to execute malicious code remotely.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix is currently available for this vulnerability. Users should monitor the vendor's advisory for updates. In the meantime, restrict contributor-level user permissions where possible and consider disabling or removing the affected plugin until a fix is released. Implementing additional file upload restrictions or security controls at the web server or application level may help mitigate risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-06-18T17:23:28.103Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6bfab7ef31ef0b55d4af
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:39:06 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 2:53:15 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 11:49:27 AM
Views: 9
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