CVE-2024-6823: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in dglingren Media Library Assistant
The Media Library Assistant plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation involving the mla-inline-edit-upload-scripts AJAX action in all versions up to, and including, 3.18. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-6823 is a CWE-434 vulnerability in the Media Library Assistant WordPress plugin (versions up to 3.18) that permits arbitrary file uploads via the mla-inline-edit-upload-scripts AJAX action. The plugin fails to validate file types properly, allowing authenticated users with Author or higher privileges to upload potentially dangerous files. This can lead to remote code execution on the server hosting the WordPress site. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Author-level or higher access 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 and its underlying server environment.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict or review user roles to limit Author-level access, and monitor for suspicious file uploads related to the mla-inline-edit-upload-scripts AJAX action. Avoid granting Author or higher privileges to untrusted users.
CVE-2024-6823: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in dglingren Media Library Assistant
Description
The Media Library Assistant plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation involving the mla-inline-edit-upload-scripts AJAX action in all versions up to, and including, 3.18. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, 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-2024-6823 is a CWE-434 vulnerability in the Media Library Assistant WordPress plugin (versions up to 3.18) that permits arbitrary file uploads via the mla-inline-edit-upload-scripts AJAX action. The plugin fails to validate file types properly, allowing authenticated users with Author or higher privileges to upload potentially dangerous files. This can lead to remote code execution on the server hosting the WordPress site. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Author-level or higher access 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 and its underlying server environment.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict or review user roles to limit Author-level access, and monitor for suspicious file uploads related to the mla-inline-edit-upload-scripts AJAX action. Avoid granting Author or higher privileges to untrusted users.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-07-16T21:41:35.031Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6c0cb7ef31ef0b55f5df
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:39:24 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 3:00:47 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 5:11:39 AM
Views: 24
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