Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2024-53811 is an arbitrary file upload issue in the WordPress WDesignKit plugin through version 1.0.40. The reported impact is possible web shell upload, but the CVSS vector requires high privileges, reducing broad internet-scale likelihood.
Executive priority
Treat as a moderate-priority WordPress plugin risk. Prioritize internet-facing business sites using WDesignKit, especially where many administrators or third parties have privileged access.
Technical view
The vulnerability is CWE-434: unrestricted upload of a dangerous file type in POSIMYTH WDesignKit. It affects WDesignKit through version 1.0.40 and has CVSS 3.1 score 6.6, with network access, low attack complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, changed scope, and limited confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
WordPress sites with the WDesignKit plugin installed at version 1.0.40 or earlier are the relevant exposure group. The provided data does not identify affected hosting stacks, default configurations, or a confirmed fixed version.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or other evidence of active exploitation. The CVE description states the issue can allow web shell upload, but no exploit maturity or public exploitation evidence is provided.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE record and Patchstack reference. The affected range is stated as through 1.0.40, but the supplied bundle does not name a fixed release or provide technical root-cause detail.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for WDesignKit plugin installations and versions.
- Check POSIMYTH, WordPress, or Patchstack guidance for an official fixed release.
- Update WDesignKit if a vendor-confirmed fixed version is available.
- Disable or remove vulnerable plugin installations where immediate updating is unavailable.
- Restrict high-privilege WordPress accounts to trusted administrators only.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether WDesignKit is installed and at version 1.0.40 or earlier.
- Review WordPress administrative users for unnecessary high-privilege access.
- Inspect plugin and upload directories for unexpected executable files.
- Check web server logs for unusual authenticated upload activity.
- Document sites where vendor remediation status remains unclear.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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ATT&CK lookup starting points
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CWE-434: File access and web shell behavior lookup
File traversal and upload weaknesses can lead teams to review file, web shell, execution, and collection telemetry. Open the exact CWE lookup page first, then review the ATT&CK searches from that MITRE weakness context. This is a Glexia lookup hint, not an official ATT&CK mapping.
Open ATT&CK lookupFile access behavior lookup
The CVE wording references file access or upload behavior, so file telemetry and web shell review may help. This is a Glexia inferred lookup path, not an official MITRE, ATT&CK, or CVE Program mapping.
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.6 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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SSVC decision data
CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L2.33.7PatchstackVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.6MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
Vulnerability timeline
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- CVE reservedCVE Program
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- CVE publishedCVE Program
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- CVE updatedCVE Program
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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/wdesignkit/vulnerability/wordpress-wdesignkit-plugin-1-0-40-arbitrary-file-upload-vulnerability?_s_id=cveCVE reference, Patchstack · vdb-entry
Products and packages named in the record
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.