CVE-2024-9047

CRITICAL

CVSS v3

9.8

CRITICAL

EPSS Score

93.9%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

The WordPress File Upload plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 4.24.11 via wfu_file_downloader.php. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to read or delete files outside of the originally intended directory. Successful exploitation requires the targeted WordPress installation to be using PHP 7.4 or earlier.

Technical Details

Published
10/12/2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-9047?

The WordPress File Upload plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 4.24.11 via wfu_file_downloader.php. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to read or delete files outside of the originally intended directory. Successful exploitation requires the targeted WordPress installation to be using PHP 7.4 or earlier.

Is CVE-2024-9047 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2024-9047 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 93.9%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2024-9047?

CVE-2024-9047 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).

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