CVE-2024-2667: instawp connect vulnerability

CVE-2024-2667: critical vulnerability affecting instawp connect. Check CVSS, KEV status, business impact and recommended administrator actions.
CVE-2024-2667CVSS 9.8CMS

CVE-2024-2667: instawp connect vulnerability

CVE-2024-2667: critical vulnerability affecting instawp connect. Check CVSS, KEV status, business impact and recommended administrator actions.

CVSS
9.8 CRITICAL
EPSS
92.33%
Known exploited
not in KEV
Product
instawp connect

What is known

The InstaWP Connect – 1-click WP Staging & Migration plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to insufficient file validation in the /wp-json/instawp-connect/v1/config REST API endpoint in all versions up to, and including, 0.1.0.22. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files.

Business impact

Successful exploitation of CVE-2024-2667, a critical vulnerability (CVSS 9.8) affecting instawp connect, may affect the confidentiality, integrity or availability of the vulnerable environment. The exact impact depends on the installed version, exposed interfaces and deployment configuration.

Recommended administrator action

Confirm whether instawp connect is present and compare installed versions with the vendor advisory and NVD record. Apply the vendor patch or documented mitigation; until remediation is complete, reduce exposure of affected interfaces, review relevant logs and monitor for indicators of exploitation. DataHouse can support version verification, managed patching, network exposure reduction, log review and backup validation for dedicated, cloud and colocated environments.

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