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Plain-English summary
CVE-2011-10004 affects the WordPress reciply Plugin through its uploadImage.php file. The reported issue is unrestricted file upload in versions 1.1.0 through 1.1.7. A vulnerable site could allow an authorized remote attacker to upload unwanted files. The named fix is upgrading to version 1.1.8.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority cleanup for any WordPress site using reciply Plugin. The issue is old and has a named fixed version, so remediation should be straightforward if the plugin is still deployed. Prioritize public sites and sites with many user accounts.
Technical view
The issue is classified as CWE-434, unrestricted upload of a file with dangerous type. Public data names reciply Plugin versions up to 1.1.7 and the uploadImage.php component. CVSS v2 is 6.5 with network access, low complexity, and single authentication required. The patch is commit e3ff616dc08d3aadff9253f1085e13f677d0c676.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running reciply Plugin versions 1.1.0 through 1.1.7. The sources indicate remote attackability but also authenticated or permission-required access. The exact required WordPress role is not stated in the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation evidence. VulDB reports the attack may be initiated remotely. Because unrestricted upload flaws can become serious in CMS environments, vulnerable internet-facing WordPress sites should be prioritized even without confirmed exploitation.
Researcher notes
Evidence is clear on affected versions, vulnerability class, affected file, CVSS vector, and fixed version. Evidence is incomplete on required WordPress role, exploit availability, and real-world exploitation. Do not assume unauthenticated exploitation from the provided CVSS vector.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade reciply Plugin to version 1.1.8 or later.
- Confirm the patch commit is present in deployed plugin code.
- Restrict access to upload functionality until the upgrade is complete.
- Review vendor and WordPress plugin guidance for any additional hardening.
Validation and detection
- Inventory WordPress sites for installed reciply Plugin versions.
- Flag versions 1.1.0 through 1.1.7 as vulnerable.
- Check whether uploadImage.php is present and reachable.
- Review web and application logs for suspicious upload activity.
- Verify post-upgrade that version 1.1.8 or the patch is deployed.
Public sources used
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CWE-434: File access and web shell behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.5 (2.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P
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CVSS vector scores
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AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P86.4Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 2.0 score
6.5MediumVector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://vuldb.com/?id.242189CVE reference · vdb-entry
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.242189CVE reference · signature, permissions-required
- https://github.com/wp-plugins/reciply/commit/e3ff616dc08d3aadff9253f1085e13f677d0c676CVE reference · patch
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CWE details
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Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.