CVE-2024-8699

Name: CVE-2024-8699
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-05-15T20:15:59.467+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 0.57%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-8699 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. The Z-Downloads WordPress plugin before 1.11.5 does not properly validate files uploaded, allowing high privilege users such as admin to upload arbitrary files on the server even when they should not be allowed to (for example in multisite setup). EPSS estimates a 0.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Z-Downloads WordPress plugin before 1.11.5 does not properly validate files uploaded, allowing high privilege users such as admin to upload arbitrary files on the server even when they should not be allowed to (for example in multisite setup)

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.57%

42.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Urbanbase	Z-Downloads	< 1.11.5

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/9013351e-224f-4696-970f-eb843dc8dace/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/9013351e-224f-4696-970f-eb843dc8dace/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 15, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-8699?

How severe is CVE-2024-8699?

CVE-2024-8699 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-8699?

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-2024-8699?

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Source: NVD / NIST