CVE-2024-8425: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in WP Swings WooCommerce Ultimate Gift Card
The WooCommerce Ultimate Gift Card plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to insufficient file type validation in the 'mwb_wgm_preview_mail' and 'mwb_wgm_woocommerce_add_cart_item_data' functions in all versions up to, and including, 2.9.2. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible. Please note that this may have been patched on an older version than 2.9.2, however, we do not have access to older versions of the software to confirm when the patch was added. The only patched version we have confirmed is 2.9.3.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-8425 is a critical CWE-434 vulnerability in the WP Swings WooCommerce Ultimate Gift Card plugin for WordPress. It arises from insufficient validation of uploaded file types in the 'mwb_wgm_preview_mail' and 'mwb_wgm_woocommerce_add_cart_item_data' functions, allowing unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files. This can lead to remote code execution on the server hosting the plugin. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 2.9.2. The vendor has confirmed that version 2.9.3 contains a patch addressing this issue. No cloud service is involved, and no known exploits have been observed in the wild.
Potential Impact
An attacker can upload arbitrary files without authentication, potentially leading to remote code execution, full compromise of the affected WordPress site, and associated data confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. The CVSS score of 9.8 reflects the critical nature of this vulnerability with network attack vector, no required privileges or user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade the WooCommerce Ultimate Gift Card plugin to version 2.9.3 or later, where this vulnerability has been patched. If upgrading immediately is not possible, restrict file upload permissions and monitor for suspicious activity, but note that the definitive remediation is applying the official patch in version 2.9.3.
CVE-2024-8425: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in WP Swings WooCommerce Ultimate Gift Card
Description
The WooCommerce Ultimate Gift Card plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to insufficient file type validation in the 'mwb_wgm_preview_mail' and 'mwb_wgm_woocommerce_add_cart_item_data' functions in all versions up to, and including, 2.9.2. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible. Please note that this may have been patched on an older version than 2.9.2, however, we do not have access to older versions of the software to confirm when the patch was added. The only patched version we have confirmed is 2.9.3.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-8425 is a critical CWE-434 vulnerability in the WP Swings WooCommerce Ultimate Gift Card plugin for WordPress. It arises from insufficient validation of uploaded file types in the 'mwb_wgm_preview_mail' and 'mwb_wgm_woocommerce_add_cart_item_data' functions, allowing unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files. This can lead to remote code execution on the server hosting the plugin. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 2.9.2. The vendor has confirmed that version 2.9.3 contains a patch addressing this issue. No cloud service is involved, and no known exploits have been observed in the wild.
Potential Impact
An attacker can upload arbitrary files without authentication, potentially leading to remote code execution, full compromise of the affected WordPress site, and associated data confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. The CVSS score of 9.8 reflects the critical nature of this vulnerability with network attack vector, no required privileges or user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade the WooCommerce Ultimate Gift Card plugin to version 2.9.3 or later, where this vulnerability has been patched. If upgrading immediately is not possible, restrict file upload permissions and monitor for suspicious activity, but note that the definitive remediation is applying the official patch in version 2.9.3.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-09-04T14:18:47.023Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6c28b7ef31ef0b56092d
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:39:52 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 3:11:37 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 1:19:22 PM
Views: 20
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