Shortcode Addons <= 3.2.5 - Authenticated (Admin+) Arbitrary File Upload

9.1
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
CVE CVE-2024-31114
CVSS 9.1 (Critical)
Publicly Published March 29, 2024
Last Updated April 3, 2024
Researcher Peng Zhou

Description

The Shortcode Addons- with Visual Composer, Divi, Beaver Builder and Elementor Extension plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in all versions up to, and including, 3.2.5. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.

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1 affected software package

Software Type Plugin
Software Slug shortcode-addons (view on wordpress.org)
Patched? No
Remediation No known patch available. Please review the vulnerability's details in depth and employ mitigations based on your organization's risk tolerance. It may be best to uninstall the affected software and find a replacement.
Affected Version
  • <= 3.2.5

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