CVE-2024-6494

Name: CVE-2024-6494
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-08-07T06:16:47.953+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.34%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-6494 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The WordPress File Upload WordPress plugin before 4.24.8 does not properly sanitize and escape certain parameters, which could allow unauthenticated users to execute stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The WordPress File Upload WordPress plugin before 4.24.8 does not properly sanitize and escape certain parameters, which could allow unauthenticated users to execute stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.34%

26.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Iptanus	Wordpress File Upload	< 4.24.8

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/5b21a9be-b5fe-47ef-91c7-018dd42f763f/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 7, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-6494?

How severe is CVE-2024-6494?

CVE-2024-6494 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6494?

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-2024-6494?

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Source: NVD / NIST