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CVE-2024-9939

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.02%

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CVE-2024-9939 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The WordPress File Upload plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 4.24.13 via wfu_file_downloader.php. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to read files outside of the originally intended directory.. EPSS estimates a 1.02% 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, 4.24.13 via wfu_file_downloader.php. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to read files outside of the originally intended directory.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability
1.02%

58.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
IptanusWordpress File Upload< 4.24.14

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-9939?
The WordPress File Upload plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 4.24.13 via wfu_file_downloader.php. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to read files outside of the originally intended directory.
How severe is CVE-2024-9939?
CVE-2024-9939 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.02% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-9939?
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