SB2024101757 - Path traversal in WordPress File Upload plugin
Published: October 17, 2024 Updated: January 31, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024101757
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Path traversal (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-9047)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.
The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences in wfu_file_downloader.php. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read or delete arbitrary files on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.