Vulnerability Report
Plugin High Patch path listed CVE-2024-6828

Redux Framework 4.4.12 - 4.4.17 - Unauthenticated JSON File Upload to Stored Cross-Site Scripting

The Redux Framework plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthenticated JSON file uploads due to missing authorization and capability checks on the Redux_Color_Scheme_Import function in versions 4.4.12 to 4.4.17. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload JSON files, which can be used to conduct stored cross-site scripting attacks and, in some rare cases, when the wp_filesystem fails to initialize - to Remote Code Execution.

Quick Answer

CVE-2024-6828 is a high severity with CVSS 7.2 Remote Code Execution issue affecting the Plugin Redux Framework. It affects 4.4.12 through 4.4.17 and is fixed in 4.4.18.

Published
Jul 22, 2024
Last Updated
Sep 05, 2024
Slug
redux-framework
Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 4.4.18, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

CVE-2024-6828 is tracked for the Plugin Redux Framework as high severity with CVSS 7.2. The affected range is 4.4.12 through 4.4.17. Update Redux Framework to 4.4.18 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
Remote Code Execution
Primary Fixed Version
4.4.18
Primary Affected Range
4.4.12 through 4.4.17
Tracking ID
CVE-2024-6828
Detailed Metadata
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug
redux-framework View on wordpress.org
CVE CVE-2024-6828
Patched Versions
4.4.18
Affected Versions
4.4.12 through 4.4.17
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