CVE-2024-6315: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in unitecms Blox Page Builder
The Blox Page Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'handleUploadFile' function in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.65. 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-2024-6315 is a vulnerability in the Blox Page Builder WordPress plugin caused by the lack of file type validation in the 'handleUploadFile' function. Authenticated users with contributor-level or higher permissions can upload arbitrary files, potentially enabling remote code execution. This affects all versions up to 1.0.65. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-434 (Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type) and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
An attacker with contributor-level or higher permissions can upload arbitrary files to the server hosting the vulnerable plugin. This can lead to remote code execution, compromising the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is rated high severity with a CVSS score of 8.8. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
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 monitor for suspicious file uploads. Avoid granting unnecessary upload permissions and consider disabling the Blox Page Builder plugin if not essential.
CVE-2024-6315: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in unitecms Blox Page Builder
Description
The Blox Page Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'handleUploadFile' function in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.65. 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-2024-6315 is a vulnerability in the Blox Page Builder WordPress plugin caused by the lack of file type validation in the 'handleUploadFile' function. Authenticated users with contributor-level or higher permissions can upload arbitrary files, potentially enabling remote code execution. This affects all versions up to 1.0.65. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-434 (Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type) and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
An attacker with contributor-level or higher permissions can upload arbitrary files to the server hosting the vulnerable plugin. This can lead to remote code execution, compromising the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is rated high severity with a CVSS score of 8.8. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
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 monitor for suspicious file uploads. Avoid granting unnecessary upload permissions and consider disabling the Blox Page Builder plugin if not essential.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-06-25T12:48:59.232Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6c00b7ef31ef0b55ed76
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:39:12 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 8:17:47 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 10:34:07 AM
Views: 10
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