WordPress WP-Advanced-Search Plugin Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability

Vulnerability

A vulnerability allowing unrestricted upload of files with dangerous types has been identified in the WordPress WP-Advanced-Search plugin, affecting versions through 3.3.9.3. This vulnerability could be exploited to upload a web shell to the server, potentially leading to unauthorized access or control over the website.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a malicious actor to upload any type of file to the website, including backdoors that could be executed to gain further access.

Added: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM
Updated: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM

Vulnerability Rating

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spread
3.4
impact
7.5
exploitability
5.0
remediation
0.0
relevance
0.0
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
1.7

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