Path traversal in WordPress File Upload - CVE-2024-9047
Published: October 17, 2024 / Updated: January 31, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU98788
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4: 9.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-9047
CWE-ID: CWE-22
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is available
Vulnerability details
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.
Affected software
WordPress File Upload
How to mitigate CVE-2024-9047
Install update from vendor's website.
WordPress File Upload - update to 4.24.12