CVE-2024-7863

Name: CVE-2024-7863
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-09-13T06:15:15.65+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.8/10EPSS 0.27%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-7863 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Favicon Generator (CLOSED) WordPress plugin before 2.1 does not validate files to be uploaded and does not have CSRF checks, which could allow attackers to make logged in admin upload arbitrary files such as PHP on the server. EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Favicon Generator (CLOSED) WordPress plugin before 2.1 does not validate files to be uploaded and does not have CSRF checks, which could allow attackers to make logged in admin upload arbitrary files such as PHP on the server

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.27%

19.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-352

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Pixeljar	Favicon Generator	< 2.1

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/5e814b02-3870-4742-905d-ec03b0d31add/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-7863?

How severe is CVE-2024-7863?

CVE-2024-7863 has a CVSS score of 6.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-7863?

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-2024-7863?

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Source: NVD / NIST