CVE-2024-9224

Name: CVE-2024-9224
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-10-01T09:15:07.19+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.40%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-9224 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The Hello World plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Reading in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.1 via the hello_world_lyric() function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.. EPSS estimates a 1.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Hello World plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Reading in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.1 via the hello_world_lyric() function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.40%

69.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Kau-Boys	Hello World	< 2.2.0

References

Timeline

Published: Oct 1, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-9224?

How severe is CVE-2024-9224?

CVE-2024-9224 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-9224?

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