CVE-2024-6220

Name: CVE-2024-6220
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-07-17T08:15:02.73+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 35.71%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-6220 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The 简数采集器 (Keydatas) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the keydatas_downloadImages function in all versions up to, and including, 2.5.2. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.. EPSS estimates a 35.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The 简数采集器 (Keydatas) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the keydatas_downloadImages function in all versions up to, and including, 2.5.2. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

35.71%

98.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Keydatas	Keydatas	<= 2.5.2

References

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-6220?

How severe is CVE-2024-6220?

CVE-2024-6220 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 35.71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6220?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST