CVE-2024-12849

Name: CVE-2024-12849
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-01-07T06:15:17.607+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 47.14%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-12849 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The Error Log Viewer By WP Guru plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Read in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.1.3 via the wp_ajax_nopriv_elvwp_log_download AJAX action. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.. EPSS estimates a 47.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Error Log Viewer By WP Guru plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Read in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.1.3 via the wp_ajax_nopriv_elvwp_log_download AJAX action. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

47.14%

98.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

References

Timeline

Published: Jan 7, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-12849?

How severe is CVE-2024-12849?

CVE-2024-12849 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 47.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-12849?

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Source: NVD / NIST