Jordy Meow Photo Engine WordPress Plugin Unrestricted File Upload Vulnerability
Vulnerability
A vulnerability allowing unrestricted file uploads has been identified in the Jordy Meow Photo Engine WordPress plugin, specifically in versions through 6.4.9. 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, including backdoors that could be executed to gain further access to the website.
Remediation
Users of the affected WordPress Photo Engine plugin should update to version 6.5.0 or later. Patchstack users can enable auto-update for vulnerable plugins.
Vulnerability Rating
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