CVE-2024-8699 Z-Downloads < 1.11.5 - Admin+ Arbitrary File Upload

Q: What is CVE-2024-8699?

CVE-2024-8699 is a high-severity vulnerability in Unknown Z-Downloads, published on 15 May 2025. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Q: Is CVE-2024-8699 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-8699 exists.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-8699?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-8699 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

High 7.2 Published 15 May 2025 Updated 20 May 2025

High-privilege users can upload arbitrary files to the server, potentially leading to code execution, in the Z-Downloads WordPress plugin.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: An administrator
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2024-8699?

CVE-2024-8699 is a high-severity vulnerability in Unknown Z-Downloads, published on 15 May 2025. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official 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)

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-8699?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Urbanbase Z-Downloads.

How do I fix CVE-2024-8699?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-8699 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2024-8699 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-8699 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-m7mh-68hv-jwrj.