WordPress Import Spreadsheets from Microsoft Excel Plugin <= 10.1.4 is vulnerable to a medium priority Arbitrary File Upload
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CVSS 9.1This vulnerability is moderately dangerous and expected to become exploited.
9.1
Arbitrary File Upload
This could allow a malicious actor to upload any type of file to your website. This can include backdoors which are then executed to gain further access to your website.
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Timeline
11 Jul, 2024
Early warning sent out to Patchstack customers
11 Jul, 2024
Published by Patchstack
11 Jul, 2024