CVE-2024-7864

Name: CVE-2024-7864
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-09-13T06:15:15.72+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.24%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-7864 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The Favicon Generator (CLOSED) WordPress plugin before 2.1 does not have CSRF and path validation in the output_sub_admin_page_0() function, allowing attackers to make logged in admins delete arbitrary files on the server. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Favicon Generator (CLOSED) WordPress plugin before 2.1 does not have CSRF and path validation in the output_sub_admin_page_0() function, allowing attackers to make logged in admins delete arbitrary files on the server

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.24%

15.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Pixeljar	Favicon Generator	< 2.1

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/6ce62e78-04a4-46b2-b97f-c4ef8f3258c3/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-7864?

How severe is CVE-2024-7864?

CVE-2024-7864 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-7864?

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