CVE-2024-37418
Published: April 11, 2026
Official Description
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in andy_moyle Church Admin church-admin.This issue affects Church Admin: from n/a through <= 4.4.6.
Risk Analysis
The Church Admin plugin, versions up to 4.4.6, is vulnerable to an unrestricted file upload of dangerous types. This flaw allows attackers to upload malicious files, potentially leading to remote code execution or complete compromise of the affected website. This vulnerability is actively exploited, requiring urgent patching.
This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild. The ability to upload dangerous file types suggests remote exploitability, potentially leading to server compromise.
Users of the Church Admin plugin should update to a version greater than 4.4.6 immediately. Implement strict file type validation and restrict execution permissions in upload directories.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-37418 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CISA has added CVE-2024-37418 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.
Exploit & PoC Resources
Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2024-37418 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
- !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
- !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1