CVE-2024-9047 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.

Critical 9.8 Published Updated
Exploited in the wild
Not known
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2024-9047?

CVE-2024-9047 is a critical vulnerability in nickboss Iptanus File Upload, published on 12 Oct 2024.

Official 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.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-9047?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Iptanus Wordpress File Upload.

How do I fix CVE-2024-9047?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-9047 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2024-9047 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-9047 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template and 5 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wphm-3gx3-274q.

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