CVE-2024-9942: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in dasinfomedia WPGYM - Wordpress Gym Management System
The WPGYM - Wordpress Gym Management System plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the MJ_gmgt_user_avatar_image_upload() function in all versions up to, and including, 67.1.0. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-9942 is a critical vulnerability in the dasinfomedia WPGYM - Wordpress Gym Management System plugin affecting all versions up to 67.1.0. The flaw exists in the MJ_gmgt_user_avatar_image_upload() function, which lacks proper file type validation, allowing unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files to the server. This can potentially enable remote code execution. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-434 (Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type). No patch or official fix has been released as of the published date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files, which may lead to remote code execution, compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. Given the CVSS score of 9.8, the impact is critical, potentially allowing full system compromise.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently available from the vendor. Users should monitor the vendor's advisory channels for updates. As a temporary mitigation, restrict or disable the user avatar upload functionality or limit access to trusted users only to reduce exposure until a fix is released.
CVE-2024-9942: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in dasinfomedia WPGYM - Wordpress Gym Management System
Description
The WPGYM - Wordpress Gym Management System plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the MJ_gmgt_user_avatar_image_upload() function in all versions up to, and including, 67.1.0. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers 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-2024-9942 is a critical vulnerability in the dasinfomedia WPGYM - Wordpress Gym Management System plugin affecting all versions up to 67.1.0. The flaw exists in the MJ_gmgt_user_avatar_image_upload() function, which lacks proper file type validation, allowing unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files to the server. This can potentially enable remote code execution. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-434 (Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type). No patch or official fix has been released as of the published date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files, which may lead to remote code execution, compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. Given the CVSS score of 9.8, the impact is critical, potentially allowing full system compromise.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently available from the vendor. Users should monitor the vendor's advisory channels for updates. As a temporary mitigation, restrict or disable the user avatar upload functionality or limit access to trusted users only to reduce exposure until a fix is released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-10-14T16:22:57.026Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6b65b7ef31ef0b554fbd
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:36:37 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 8:51:10 AM
Last updated: 4/11/2026, 6:47:28 PM
Views: 13
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