CVE-2024-27954

WordPress Automatic plugin <= 3.92.0 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Download and SSRF vulnerability

Description

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in WP Automatic Automatic allows Path Traversal, Server Side Request Forgery.This issue affects Automatic: from n/a through 3.92.0.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update to 3.92.1 or a higher version.

Category

9.3
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 93.27% Top 5%
Affected: WP Automatic Automatic
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/wp-automatic/wordpress-automatic-plugin-3-92-0-unauthenticated-arbitrary-file-download-and-ssrf-vulnerability?_s_id=cve vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-27954?
CVE-2024-27954 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-27954?
To fix CVE-2024-27954: Update to 3.92.1 or a higher version.
Is CVE-2024-27954 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2024-27954 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~93% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-27954?
CVE-2024-27954 affects WP Automatic Automatic.
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