CVE-2024-9422

Name: CVE-2024-9422
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-11-22T06:15:20.37+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.6/10EPSS 0.73%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-9422 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.6/10 on the CVSS scale. The GEO my WP WordPress plugin before 4.5, gmw-premium-settings WordPress plugin before 3.1 does not sufficiently validate files to be uploaded, which could allow attackers to upload arbitrary files such as PHP on the server.. EPSS estimates a 0.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The GEO my WP WordPress plugin before 4.5, gmw-premium-settings WordPress plugin before 3.1 does not sufficiently validate files to be uploaded, which could allow attackers to upload arbitrary files such as PHP on the server.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.6/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.73%

49.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Geomywp	Geo My Wordpress	< 4.5
Geomywp	Geo My Wordpress Premium Settings	< 3.1

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/81320923-767c-43f0-a8eb-b398c306c16f/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 22, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-9422?

How severe is CVE-2024-9422?

CVE-2024-9422 has a CVSS score of 6.6/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-9422?

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-2024-9422?

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Source: NVD / NIST