CVE-2024-12427

Summary

CVE-2024-12427 is a vulnerability affecting the Multi Step Form plugin for WordPress. This issue stems from a missing capability check on the fw_upload_file AJAX action, present in all versions up to and including 1.7.23. Consequently, unauthenticated attackers can exploit this flaw to upload limited file types, primarily images, without proper authorization. This vulnerability poses a risk for potential security breaches and data compromise. WordPress users are strongly advised to update their Multi Step Form plugin to the latest version to mitigate this threat.

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