CVE-2024-49260Network attack vector

Authenticated code injection via unrestricted file upload

Published Oct 16, 2024 · Updated Apr 28, 2026

Unrestricted file upload in Limbcode Limb Gallery 1.5.7 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to execute code via uploaded files. Patchstack has not disclosed the affected upload handler or the validation operation that permits dangerous file types. Subscriber-level access is sufficient to upload executable content, including a backdoor that can compromise the WordPress site.

CVSS severity9.9
Critical
EPSS probability0.49%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

Unrestricted file upload in Limbcode Limb Gallery 1.5.7 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to execute code via uploaded files. Patchstack has not disclosed the affected upload handler or the validation operation that permits dangerous file types. Subscriber-level access is sufficient to upload executable content, including a backdoor that can compromise the WordPress site.

The record

CVE
CVE-2024-49260
Published
Oct 16, 2024
Updated
Apr 28, 2026
Vendor
Limbcode
Product
Limb Gallery
Classifications
CWE-434, CAPEC-242, T1190
Attack vector
network
Privileges
authenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Oct 16, 2024CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Apr 28, 2026Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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Is a vulnerable build present?

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  1. Affected versionversion=0 <=1.5.7

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesauthenticated

What is affected?

Limbcode · Limb Galleryversion=0 <=1.5.7

Published CVSS scores

9.9PatchstackCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Attacks

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Sep 9, 2026Sep 15, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 15, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-434Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
CAPEC-242Code Injection
T1190Exploit Public-Facing Application

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