CVE-2024-9047

Name: CVE-2024-9047
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-10-12T07:15:02.17+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 92.32%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-9047 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The WordPress File Upload plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 4.24.11 via wfu_file_downloader.php. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to read or delete files outside of the originally intended directory. EPSS estimates a 92.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The WordPress File Upload plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 4.24.11 via wfu_file_downloader.php. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to read or delete files outside of the originally intended directory. Successful exploitation requires the targeted WordPress installation to be using PHP 7.4 or earlier.

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

92.32%

99.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Iptanus	Wordpress File Upload	< 4.24.12

References

Timeline

Published: Oct 12, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-9047?

How severe is CVE-2024-9047?

CVE-2024-9047 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 92.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-9047?

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