CVE-2024-43160
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 · uneditedUnrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in BerqWP allows Code Injection.This issue affects BerqWP: from n/a through 1.7.6.
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 confidenceUnrestricted file upload vulnerability in BerqWP WordPress plugin allows attackers to upload malicious files (e.g., PHP shells) that can be executed for code injection and remote code execution. The lack of proper file type validation and sanitization enables arbitrary code execution on the underlying server.
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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 checksWork through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.
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Verify BerqWP plugin is installedLocate the BerqWP plugin directory in your WordPress installation (typically at wp-content/plugins/berqwp/) and check for the main plugin fileAffected if BerqWP plugin is present on the WordPress site
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Check installed BerqWP versionOpen the main BerqWP plugin file (such as berqwp.php) and locate the version declaration in the plugin header comment, or check via WordPress admin under Plugins > Installed PluginsAffected if The version number is lower than 1.7.6 or the version cannot be determined (plugin is outdated)
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Inspect upload directory for suspicious filesExamine the WordPress uploads directory (wp-content/uploads/) and any custom upload paths configured for BerqWP. Look for newly created .php files, .php extensions appended to images (e.g., image.jpg.php), or other executable files that were not intentionally uploadedAffected if Unexpected PHP files or executable content exists in upload directories
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Check for unauthorized admin accountsReview WordPress user database or admin panel for unknown administrator accounts that may have been created via the file upload vulnerabilityAffected if Unexpected administrator accounts exist that were not created by legitimate administrators
A WordPress site is affected if BerqWP plugin version is below 1.7.6 and the plugin is active, since the unrestricted file upload vulnerability allows malicious file execution.
Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.
Remediation Closing itWhat it takes to close this. Where a vendor fix exists we point at it; where none exists we say so plainly, and can build one. Effort estimates are scoped from the advisory, not from your codebase.
dbcve · scopedUpdate BerqWP to the latest version immediately. If no patched version is available, disable the plugin entirely or restrict file upload functionality via web application firewall until a fix is released.
BerqWP version 1.7.7 or later
- Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard
- Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins
- Find BerqWP in the plugin list
- If an update is available, click 'Update Now' to install the latest version
- Alternatively, download the latest version from the official WordPress plugin repository or BerqWP website
- After updating, verify the plugin is running on version 1.7.7 or later
Generated from the published advisory — verify against the referenced sources before acting.
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References Go to the primary sourcePrimary sources — vendor advisories, patches and trackers. Where our summary and a reference disagree, the reference wins.
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ContributedPeer-ranked notes from engineers who’ve handled CVE-2024-43160 in production — separate from our analysis above.
The advisory tells you what broke. It rarely tells you what actually worked. If you’ve dealt with this one, that detail is what the next engineer is searching for.
- The version that genuinely resolved it — not the one the vendor claimed
- A config change or rule that shut the vector down
- A gotcha in the upgrade path that cost you an afternoon
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