CVE-2024-5450

Name: CVE-2024-5450
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-07-13T06:15:04.927+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10EPSS 0.75%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-5450 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The Bug Library WordPress plugin before 2.1.1 does not check the file type on user-submitted bug reports, allowing an unauthenticated user to upload PHP files. EPSS estimates a 0.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Bug Library WordPress plugin before 2.1.1 does not check the file type on user-submitted bug reports, allowing an unauthenticated user to upload PHP files

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.75%

50.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-434

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Bug Library Project	Bug Library	< 2.1.1

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d91217bc-9f8f-4971-885e-89edc45b2a4d/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d91217bc-9f8f-4971-885e-89edc45b2a4d/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 13, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-5450?

The Bug Library WordPress plugin before 2.1.1 does not check the file type on user-submitted bug reports, allowing an unauthenticated user to upload PHP files

How severe is CVE-2024-5450?

CVE-2024-5450 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-5450?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2024-5450?

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Source: NVD / NIST