CVE-2024-49330
📛 CVE Title
WordPress Nice Backgrounds plugin <= 1.0 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability
Description
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in brx8r Nice Backgrounds nicebackgrounds allows Upload a Web Shell to a Web Server.This issue affects Nice Backgrounds: from n/a through <= 1.0.
Overview
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Assigner (CNA)
- Patchstack
- CVSS severity
- CRITICAL
- CVSS score
- 10.0 / 10
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H- Effective score
- 10.0 / 10 CRITICAL source: CNA overview
- CWE(s)
-
CWE-434 - Reserved
- 2024-10-14
- Published
- 2024-10-20 10:45 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-04-28 18:10 UTC
- Source
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2024/49xxx/CVE-2024-49330.json
- Linked Threat
- CVE-2024-49330 — Nice Backgrounds <= 1.0 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary File Upload
NVD triage scoring NVD CVE 2.0
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- NVD published
- 2024-10-20 09:15:05 UTC
- NVD last modified
- 2026-06-17 07:59:43 UTC
- NVD CVSS v3.1
- 10.0 / 10 CRITICAL source: audit@patchstack.com
- NVD CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H- Exploitability subscore
- 3.9 / 10
- Impact subscore
- 6.0 / 10
- EPSS score
- 0.0054 (probability of exploitation in next 30 days)
- EPSS percentile
- 42.68% vs all CVEs — higher = more likely to be exploited, as of 2026-08-01
NVD / KEV / EPSS data refreshed 2026-08-02 02:20 UTC. Re-run the 🛰 Backfill from NVD button above to refresh.
European Union Vulnerability Database ENISA EUVD
ENISA's official EU repository for curated vulnerability intelligence. Carries a separate identifier (EUVD-YYYY-NNNN) and frequently exposes an earlier-published description + CVSS than NVD does.
- EUVD ID
-
EUVD-2024-43393 - Assigner
- Patchstack
- Published
- Oct 20, 2024, 8:45:46 AM
- Updated
- Apr 28, 2026, 4:10:25 PM
- EUVD base score (CVSS 3.1)
-
10.0 / 10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H - EUVD-reported EPSS
- 0.5400
- Vendors
- brx8r
- Products
-
Nice Backgrounds (0 ≤1.0)Nice Backgrounds (n/a ≤1.0)
- Aliases
-
GHSA-phq3-8293-gg9j
ENISA description: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in brx8r Nice Backgrounds nicebackgrounds allows Upload a Web Shell to a Web Server.This issue affects Nice Backgrounds: from n/a through <= 1.0.
Affected products (1)
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| brx8r | Nice Backgrounds |
0 (affected)
|
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Affected products — CPE 2.3 (1) NVD
NVD's normalized CPE 2.3 matchers, used by vendor tools (vulnerability scanners, asset managers) for automated detection. Compare with the CNA's free-text "Affected products" section above.
cpe:2.3:a:brx8r:nice_backgrounds:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
Vendor references (1)
References embedded in the original CVE record by the assigning CNA.
MITRE references (1) cveawg.mitre.org
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Web references (0)
DuckDuckGo results ranked by threat-intel / vendor advisory domains. Generated by the 🔎 Find references (web) button above — same flow as the Remediations search.
No web references attached yet.
NVD-tagged references (1)
Reference list NVD curates from the CNA record, vendor advisories, and third-party reports. The tag chips below are NVD's analyst-assigned categories.
Indicators (2)
IOCs linked to the auto-promoted Threat row.
| Type | Value | VirusTotal | Attached |
|---|---|---|---|
| domain |
server.this
|
no local data | 2026-05-18 21:19 UTC |
| cve |
CVE-2024-49330
|
no local data | 2026-06-06 14:18 UTC |
Remediations (19)
Remediations are stored against the linked Threat row; the list below is deduplicated across both pages.
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web:www.microsoft.com
Help protect your computing environment by keeping up to date on Microsoft technical security notifications. Security Update Guide Notifications Microsoft's free Security Update Guide Notifications provide links to security-related software updates and notification of re-released security updates. These notifications are sent via email throughout the month as needed. You can choose the type of ...
2026-08-03 19:43 UTC -
web:www.cisa.gov
The median time for full resolution rose to 43 days. Defenders need greater clarity and speed to patch systems in today's threat landscape. We must flip the script on patching prioritization: patch smarter, not harder.
2026-08-03 19:43 UTC -
web:app.opencve.io
Explore the latest vulnerabilities and security issues in the CVE database
2026-08-03 19:43 UTC -
web:www.oracle.com
Prior Critical Patch Update and Critical Security Patch Update advisories should be reviewed for information regarding earlier published security patches. Refer to Critical Patch Updates, Critical Security Patch Updates, Security Alerts and Bulletins for information about Oracle Security advisories.
2026-08-03 19:43 UTC -
web:www.nist.gov
NIST maintains the National Vulnerability Database (NVD), a repository of information on software and hardware flaws that can compromise computer security. This is a key piece of the nation's cybersecurity infrastructure.
2026-08-03 19:43 UTC -
Wordfence remediation: Nice BackgroundsWordfence
No known patch available. Please review the vulnerability's details in depth and employ mitigations based on your organization's risk tolerance. It may be best to uninstall the affected software and find a replacement.
2026-06-06 14:18 UTC -
web:www.cve.org
At cve .org, we provide the authoritative reference method for publicly known information-security vulnerabilities and exposures
2026-05-22 10:30 UTC -
web:betanews.com
Another month, another update for Windows which is problematic. This time around, it is the May 2026 Windows 11 security update - or the KB5089549 update.
2026-05-22 10:30 UTC -
web:www.cybersecuritydive.com
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency added two major software flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on Tuesday, acknowledging the evidence that hackers have been using the bugs in recent attacks. CISA added CVE - 2024 -1708, a high-severity flaw in ConnectWise's ScreenConnect remote-access tool, and CVE -2026-32202, a medium-severity flaw in the Windows Shell ...
2026-05-22 10:30 UTC -
web:access.redhat.com
Learn about our open source products, services, and company. You are here
2026-05-22 03:59 UTC -
web:nvd.nist.gov
An official website of the United States government Here's how you know
2026-05-22 03:59 UTC -
web:www.bleepingcomputer.com
Microsoft says customers in restricted network environments may encounter Windows Update failures after installing the January 2026 optional non-security preview updates.
2026-05-22 03:59 UTC -
web:www.nexusmods.com
This mod aims to fix ( or drastically minimize) vertex explosions on shadps4 by removing certain files related to face customization that the emulator is not currently handling correctly
2026-05-22 03:59 UTC -
web:translate.google.com
Google's service, offered free of charge, instantly translates words, phrases, and web pages between English and over 100 other languages.
2026-05-22 03:59 UTC -
web:www.oracle.com
Critical Security Patch Updates Critical Security Patch Updates provide security patches for supported Oracle on-premises products. A Critical Security Patch Update provides targeted, high-priority security fixes in a smaller, more focused format, making them easier to apply with minimal disruption.
2026-05-22 03:59 UTC -
web:portal.msrc.microsoft.com
The Security Update Guide provides information on the latest Microsoft security updates, helping users understand and address potential vulnerabilities effectively.
2026-05-22 03:59 UTC -
web:www.tenable.com
Synopsis The remote host is missing several patches. Description The remote host is missing one or more security patches. This plugin lists the newest version of each patch to install to make sure the remote host is up-to-date. Note: Because the 'Show missing patches that have been superseded' setting in your scan policy depends on this plugin, it will always run and cannot be disabled ...
2026-05-22 03:59 UTC -
web:www.wintips.org
Case A. FIX 'New CPU installed. fTPM NV corrupted/changed' on brand new PCs (Without OS). If you have built or bought a new computer/laptop without an operating system, and you see the message "fTPM corrupted-structure changed", then press the Y key to reset the fTPM and continue to Windows installation.
2026-05-22 03:59 UTC -
web:www.cisa.gov
If vulnerabilities cannot be remediated within the recommended timeframes, develop a remediation plan for action and coordination across the organization. The remediation plan should include: Vulnerability remediation constraints Interim mitigation actions to overcome constraints Final actions required to remediate vulnerability
2026-05-22 03:59 UTC
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Raw JSON
The full cvelistV5 record. Download as CVE-2024-49330.json.
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