CVE-2024-3229
CWE-434Published: June 19, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
The Salon booking system plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the SLN_Action_Ajax_ImportAssistants function along with missing authorization checks in all versions up to, and including, 10.2. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
Risk Analysis
The Salon booking system plugin for WordPress lacks file type validation and authorization checks, allowing unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files. This can lead to remote code execution on the server.
No public exploit is known, and it is not in the CISA KEV. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable.
Update the Salon booking system plugin to a version later than 10.2 to implement necessary file validation and authorization.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-3229 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2024-3229 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts