CVE-2020-24948

Name: CVE-2020-24948
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-09-03T15:15:11.597+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 13.14%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-24948 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. The ao_ccss_import AJAX call in Autoptimize Wordpress Plugin 2.7.6 does not ensure that the file provided is a legitimate Zip file, allowing high privilege users to upload arbitrary files, such as PHP, leading to remote command execution.. EPSS estimates a 13.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The ao_ccss_import AJAX call in Autoptimize Wordpress Plugin 2.7.6 does not ensure that the file provided is a legitimate Zip file, allowing high privilege users to upload arbitrary files, such as PHP, leading to remote command execution.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

13.14%

95.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-434

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Autoptimize	Autoptimize	< 2.7.7

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/160850/WordPress-Autoptimize-Shell-Upload.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/10372Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/160850/WordPress-Autoptimize-Shell-Upload.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/10372Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 3, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-24948?

How severe is CVE-2020-24948?

CVE-2020-24948 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 13.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-24948?

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Source: NVD / NIST