Unrestricted File UploadWeakness · CWE-434

CVE-2024-31115

CRITICAL · 10.0 CVSS v3.1 Published 2024-03-31
Mitigation only
No fix yet — a mitigation exists. There is no fixed release. A documented workaround reduces exposure in the meantime.
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100/100
Remediation priority · Urgent
Remotely reachable No privileges Zero-click

Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.

NVD · unedited
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in QuanticaLabs Chauffeur Taxi Booking System for WordPress.This issue affects Chauffeur Taxi Booking System for WordPress: from n/a through 7.2.

Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.

dbcve analysis · moderate confidence

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the Chauffeur Taxi Booking System WordPress plugin allows attackers to upload dangerous file types (likely executable scripts like PHP) without proper validation, potentially leading to remote code execution on the WordPress server.

MitigationUpdate to a patched version of the plugin once released; implement proper server-side file type validation, rename uploaded files, store uploads outside the webroot, and disable script execution in upload directories.

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CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.

From the vector
Attack vector
Network
Complexity
Low
Privileges
None
User interaction
None
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

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

Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.

dbcve checks

Work through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.

  1. Confirm plugin installation
    Navigate to WordPress admin dashboard > Plugins > Installed Plugins. Look for 'Chauffeur Taxi Booking System' in the list of active or installed plugins.
    Affected if The plugin is present in the WordPress installation regardless of activation status
  2. Identify installed version
    In the Plugins list, click on the plugin name or view the plugin details to find the installed version number. Compare this to the patched version if known, or treat any unpatched version as potentially vulnerable.
    Affected if The installed version lacks the security fix for CVE-2024-31115
  3. Verify upload functionality is accessible
    Check if the booking or reservation system feature that handles file uploads (such as driver documents, vehicle images, or customer uploads) is enabled or accessible on the frontend. Visit the booking form or admin upload interfaces.
    Affected if The file upload functionality is enabled and accessible to users
  4. Inspect upload directory configuration
    Check the wp-content/uploads directory structure. Look for folders related to the plugin (often named 'chauffeur' or similar). Determine if uploads are stored within the webroot and if script execution is allowed.
    Affected if Uploads are stored inside the webroot and .htaccess or server config does not block executable file types (PHP, JSP, etc.)
  5. Review file type validation
    Attempt a controlled test upload of a harmless non-script file (such as a .txt or .jpg) to observe the plugin's behavior. If no validation errors occur or if arbitrary extensions are accepted, the plugin likely lacks proper file type restrictions.
    Affected if The plugin accepts file types without proper validation or allows dangerous extensions like .php to be uploaded

You are affected if the Chauffeur Taxi Booking System plugin is installed with an unpatched version and the upload feature is accessible without proper validation controls.

Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.

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From vendor data
Mitigation available No clean upgrade yet — mitigate in the meantime
Mitigation

Update to a patched version of the plugin once released; implement proper server-side file type validation, rename uploaded files, store uploads outside the webroot, and disable script execution in upload directories.

Have this fixed Scoped from the published advisory
  • Consultation3.0 h
  • Implementation6.0 h
  • Testing4.0 h
  • Review / QA2.0 h
15.0 hours of engineering $2,640
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