CVE-2024-6161

8.8 HIGH
Published: July 09, 2024 Modified: April 08, 2026
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Description

The Default Thumbnail Plus plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'get_cache_image' function in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.2.3. 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.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
8.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
13.9%
94th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)