CVE-2024-6828

HIGH
Published Jul 23, 2024 Modified Apr 15, 2026 CWE-434

Description

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.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.2
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload

References

Other References

https://core.trac.wordpress.org/browser/tags/6.5.4/src/wp-includes/class-wp-theme-json.php#L1690 https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/redux-framework/tags/4.4.17/redux-core/inc/classes/class-redux-filesystem.php#L614 https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/redux-framework/tags/4.4.17/redux-core/inc/classes/class-redux-helpers.php#L938 https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/redux-framework/tags/4.4.17/redux-core/inc/extensions/color_scheme/color_scheme/class-redux-color-scheme-import.php#L75 https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/redux-framework/tags/4.4.17/redux-core/inc/fields/typography/redux-typography.js#L646 https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/redux-framework/trunk/redux-core/inc/classes/class-redux-filesystem.php#L166 https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/18a37063-31aa-4b1f-b1a5-1ea921a20686?source=cve https://core.trac.wordpress.org/browser/tags/6.5.4/src/wp-includes/class-wp-theme-json.php#L1690 https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/redux-framework/tags/4.4.17/redux-core/inc/classes/class-redux-filesystem.php#L614 https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/redux-framework/tags/4.4.17/redux-core/inc/classes/class-redux-helpers.php#L938

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-6828? +
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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2024-6828? +
CVE-2024-6828 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.2 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-6828? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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