CVE-2024-49669
📛 CVE Title
WordPress INK Official plugin <= 4.1.2 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability
Description
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in Alexander De Ridder INK Official ink-official allows Upload a Web Shell to a Web Server.This issue affects INK Official: from n/a through <= 4.1.2.
Overview
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Assigner (CNA)
- Patchstack
- CVSS severity
- CRITICAL
- CVSS score
- 9.9 / 10
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H- Effective score
- 9.9 / 10 CRITICAL source: CNA overview
- CWE(s)
-
CWE-434 - Reserved
- 2024-10-17
- Published
- 2024-10-23 17:35 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-05-11 23:14 UTC
- Source
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2024/49xxx/CVE-2024-49669.json
- Linked Threat
- CVE-2024-49669 — INK Official <= 4.1.2 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Arbitrary File Upload
NVD triage scoring NVD CVE 2.0
Layer NVD adds on top of the CNA's CVE record — published / last-modified timestamps, exploitability / impact subscores, and the FIRST.org EPSS probability that this CVE will be exploited in the wild in the next 30 days.
- NVD published
- 2024-10-23 16:15:07 UTC
- NVD last modified
- 2026-06-17 08:00:15 UTC
- NVD CVSS v3.1
- 9.9 / 10 CRITICAL source: audit@patchstack.com
- NVD CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H- Exploitability subscore
- 3.1 / 10
- Impact subscore
- 6.0 / 10
- EPSS score
- 0.0051 (probability of exploitation in next 30 days)
- EPSS percentile
- 39.74% vs all CVEs — higher = more likely to be exploited, as of 2026-07-10
NVD / KEV / EPSS data refreshed 2026-07-11 10:04 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-2024-43527 - Assigner
- Patchstack
- Published
- Oct 23, 2024, 3:35:26 PM
- Updated
- May 11, 2026, 9:14:45 PM
- EUVD base score (CVSS 3.1)
-
9.9 / 10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H - EUVD-reported EPSS
- 0.4900
- Vendors
- Alexander De Ridder
- Products
-
INK Official (n/a ≤4.1.2)INK Official (0 ≤4.1.2)
- Aliases
-
GHSA-mpm3-wqpq-7qv7
ENISA description: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in Alexander De Ridder INK Official ink-official allows Upload a Web Shell to a Web Server.This issue affects INK Official: from n/a through <= 4.1.2.
Affected products (1)
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander De Ridder | INK Official |
0 (affected)
|
— |
Vendor references (1)
References embedded in the original CVE record by the assigning CNA.
MITRE references (1) cveawg.mitre.org
Pulled from MITRE's CVE Services API by the 🛰 Backfill from MITRE button.
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-2024-49669
|
no local data | 2026-06-06 14:18 UTC |
Remediations (23)
Remediations are stored against the linked Threat row; the list below is deduplicated across both pages.
-
web:catalog.update.microsoft.com
Welcome to the Microsoft Update Catalog site. We want your feedback! Visit our newsgroup or send us an email to provide us with your thoughts and suggestions. To get started using the site, enter in your search terms in the Search box above or visit our FAQ for search tips.
2026-08-04 09:15 UTC -
web:learn.microsoft.com
Use the DISM tool to fix problems that prevent Windows Update from installing successfully.
2026-08-04 09:15 UTC -
web:www.dell.com
Dell Command | Update, Dell Update and Alienware Update remediation is available for an Exposed Dangerous Method or Function vulnerability that could be exploited by malicious users to compromise the affected system.
2026-08-04 09:15 UTC -
web:www.microsoft.com
These Knowledge Base articles accompany all security updates and advisories, and include caveats or known issues with security updates. Additionally, support engineers document common concerns from customers in these KB articles. These Knowledge Base articles are published the Security Update Guide with each release on Patch Tuesday.
2026-08-04 09:15 UTC -
web:www.microsoft.com
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 updates for which you want to be notified: Major ...
2026-08-04 09:15 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.
2026-08-04 09:15 UTC -
Wordfence remediation: INK OfficialWordfence
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.securityweek.com
Microsoft has announced mitigations for CVE -2026-45585, a BitLocker bypass triggered via FsTx in Windows Recovery.
2026-05-22 10:33 UTC -
web:cyberpress.org
The update is now available through Windows Update and Microsoft Update, with differential installation for users who have already applied earlier builds. For defenders and enterprises, KB5083769 represents a routine patch cycle with critical hardening around Secure Boot, BitLocker stability, RDP phishing defense, and system recovery reliability.
2026-05-22 10:33 UTC -
web:www.ghacks.net
Microsoft has confirmed that KB5089549 fails on Windows 11 PCs with limited EFI System Partition space, and has shipped a mitigation alongside a manual registry workaround.
2026-05-22 10:33 UTC -
web:www.windowscentral.com
A faulty BitLocker configuration is forcing some PCs into BitLocker recovery mode after the April 2026 update, but there's a workaround to resolve this issue.
2026-05-22 10:33 UTC -
web:www.computerworld.com
Each month, the team at Readiness analyzes the latest Patch Tuesday updates from Microsoft and provides detailed, actionable testing guidance. The company's Patch Tuesday release for February ...
2026-05-22 10:33 UTC -
web:cybersecuritynews.com
No patch has been released yet; Microsoft has instead issued a multi-step manual mitigation guide while a formal security update is prepared. Windows BitLocker Security Bypass The vulnerability originates in WinRE's handling of the BootExecute registry value under HKLM\ControlSet001\Control\Session Manager.
2026-05-22 10:33 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 03:39 UTC -
web:nvd.nist.gov
An official website of the United States government Here's how you know
2026-05-22 03:39 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 03:39 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 03:39 UTC -
web:www.virustotal.com
Streamline your investigations with Google Threat Intelligence Agentic and the new Dark Web (DDW) module. Perform hunting and pivoting across forums using natural language or specific modifiers. Bridge threat actor identities and map global operations easy.
2026-05-22 03:39 UTC -
web:www.windowslatest.com
Windows 11 April 2026 update adds Narrator Copilot support, faster Settings, File Explorer fixes, and key security improvements.
2026-05-22 03:39 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 03:39 UTC -
web:www.notebookcheck.net
Microsoft's Windows 11 KB5083769 April 2026 update causes critical boot failures, pixelated BSODs, and BitLocker recovery loops on Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2 PCs.
2026-05-22 03:39 UTC -
web:www.oracle.com
This Critical Patch Update contains 481 new security patches across the product families listed below. Please note that an MOS note summarizing the content of this Critical Patch Update and other Oracle Software Security Assurance activities is located at April 2026 Critical Patch Update: Executive Summary and Analysis.
2026-05-22 03:39 UTC -
web:www.secure.com
Learn the difference between vulnerability remediation and mitigation , and how a risk-based strategy can strengthen your security posture.
2026-05-22 03:39 UTC
AI Forensic Analysis
Only Available for Registered Users. Sign in to view.
Raw JSON
The full cvelistV5 record. Download as CVE-2024-49669.json.
{
"containers": {
"adp": [
{
"affected": [
{
"cpes": [
"cpe:2.3:a:alexander_de_ridder:ink_official:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*"
],
"defaultStatus": "unknown",
"product": "ink_official",
"vendor": "alexander_de_ridder",
"versions": [
{
"lessThanOrEqual": "4.1.2",
"status": "affected",
"version": "0",
"versionType": "custom"
}
]
}
],
"metrics": [
{
"other": {
"content": {
"id": "CVE-2024-49669",
"options": [
{
"Exploitation": "none"
},
{
"Automatable": "no"
},
{
"Technical Impact": "total"
}
],
"role": "CISA Coordinator",
"timestamp": "2024-10-23T17:20:03.779015Z",
"version": "2.0.3"
},
"type": "ssvc"
}
}
],
"providerMetadata": {
"dateUpdated": "2026-05-11T21:14:45.783Z",
"orgId": "134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0",
"shortName": "CISA-ADP"
},
"title": "CISA ADP Vulnrichment"
}
],
"cna": {
"affected": [
{
"collectionURL": "https://wordpress.org/plugins",
"defaultStatus": "unaffected",
"packageName": "ink-official",
"product": "INK Official",
"vendor": "Alexander De Ridder",
"versions": [
{
"lessThanOrEqual": "4.1.2",
"status": "affected",
"version": "0",
"versionType": "custom"
}
]
}
],
"credits": [
{
"lang": "en",
"type": "finder",
"value": "ghsinfosec | Patchstack Bug Bounty Program"
}
],
"datePublic": "2026-04-01T16:28:21.883Z",
"descriptions": [
{
"lang": "en",
"supportingMedia": [
{
"base64": false,
"type": "text/html",
"value": "Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in Alexander De Ridder INK Official ink-official allows Upload a Web Shell to a Web Server.<p>This issue affects INK Official: from n/a through <= 4.1.2.</p>"
}
],
"value": "Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in Alexander De Ridder INK Official ink-official allows Upload a Web Shell to a Web Server.This issue affects INK Official: from n/a through <= 4.1.2."
}
],
"impacts": [
{
"capecId": "CAPEC-650",
"descriptions": [
{
"lang": "en",
"value": "Upload a Web Shell to a Web Server"
}
]
}
],
"metrics": [
{
"cvssV3_1": {
"attackComplexity": "LOW",
"attackVector": "NETWORK",
"availabilityImpact": "HIGH",
"baseScore": 9.9,
"baseSeverity": "CRITICAL",
"confidentialityImpact": "HIGH",
"integrityImpact": "HIGH",
"privilegesRequired": "LOW",
"scope": "CHANGED",
"userInteraction": "NONE",
"vectorString": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"version": "3.1"
},
"format": "CVSS",
"scenarios": [
{
"lang": "en",
"value": "GENERAL"
}
]
}
],
"problemTypes": [
{
"descriptions": [
{
"cweId": "CWE-434",
"description": "Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type",
"lang": "en",
"type": "CWE"
}
]
}
],
"providerMetadata": {
"dateUpdated": "2026-04-28T16:10:27.236Z",
"orgId": "21595511-bba5-4825-b968-b78d1f9984a3",
"shortName": "Patchstack"
},
"references": [
{
"tags": [
"vdb-entry"
],
"url": "https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/ink-official/vulnerability/wordpress-ink-official-plugin-4-1-2-arbitrary-file-upload-vulnerability?_s_id=cve"
}
],
"title": "WordPress INK Official plugin <= 4.1.2 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability"
}
},
"cveMetadata": {
"assignerOrgId": "21595511-bba5-4825-b968-b78d1f9984a3",
"assignerShortName": "Patchstack",
"cveId": "CVE-2024-49669",
"datePublished": "2024-10-23T15:35:26.441Z",
"dateReserved": "2024-10-17T09:52:02.527Z",
"dateUpdated": "2026-05-11T21:14:45.783Z",
"state": "PUBLISHED"
},
"dataType": "CVE_RECORD",
"dataVersion": "5.2"
}