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CRITICAL
CVE-2024-9047
Wordpress File Upload Path Traversal
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.

INFO

Published Date :

Oct. 12, 2024, 7:15 a.m.

Last Modified :

Oct. 15, 2024, 12:57 p.m.

Remotely Exploitable :

Yes !

Impact Score :

5.9

Exploitability Score :

3.9
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2024-9047 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Iptanus wordpress_file_upload
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2024-9047.

URL Resource
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3164449/wp-file-upload
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/554a314c-9e8e-4691-9792-d086790ef40f?source=cve

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The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2024-9047 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2024-9047 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • CVE Received by [email protected]

    Oct. 12, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added 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.
    Added Reference Wordfence https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/554a314c-9e8e-4691-9792-d086790ef40f?source=cve [No types assigned]
    Added Reference Wordfence https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3164449/wp-file-upload [No types assigned]
    Added CWE Wordfence CWE-22
    Added CVSS V3.1 Wordfence AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2024-9047 is associated with the following CWEs:

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