Vulnerability Report
Plugin Critical Patch path listed CVE-2024-31377

WP Photo Album Plus <= 8.7.01.001 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload

The WP Photo Album Plus plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation on the import functionality and no capability check in all versions up to, and including, 8.7.01.001. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.

Quick Answer

CVE-2024-31377 is a critical severity with CVSS 10.0 Remote Code Execution issue affecting the Plugin WP Photo Album Plus. It affects Versions up to 8.7.01.001 and is fixed in 8.7.01.002.

Published
May 07, 2024
Last Updated
May 16, 2024
Slug
wp-photo-album-plus
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Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 8.7.01.002, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

CVE-2024-31377 is tracked for the Plugin WP Photo Album Plus as critical severity with CVSS 10.0. The affected range is Versions up to 8.7.01.001. Update WP Photo Album Plus to 8.7.01.002 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
Remote Code Execution
Primary Fixed Version
8.7.01.002
Primary Affected Range
Versions up to 8.7.01.001
Tracking ID
CVE-2024-31377
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Identifier strength
CVE-2024-31377

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Version evidence
Versions up to 8.7.01.001

Affected version data gives operators a concrete comparison point against installed WordPress software.

Patch evidence
8.7.01.002

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Source coverage
1 reference

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Verification Checklist

How to validate this finding

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Step 1

Inventory the installed Plugin package and compare its version with Versions up to 8.7.01.001.

Step 2

Confirm WP Photo Album Plus is updated to 8.7.01.002 or newer.

Step 3

Review references and CVSS vector details for exploitability, authentication requirements, and exposure path.

Step 4

After patching, re-run vulnerability monitoring and keep the related plugin or theme hub under review for follow-up CVEs.

Detailed Metadata
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug
wp-photo-album-plus View on wordpress.org
CVE CVE-2024-31377
Patched Versions
8.7.01.002
Affected Versions
Versions up to 8.7.01.001
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