CVE-2024-9939

WordPress File Upload <= 4.24.13 - Unauthenticated Path Traversal to Arbitrary File Read in wfu_file_downloader.php

Description

The WordPress File Upload plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 4.24.13 via wfu_file_downloader.php. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to read files outside of the originally intended directory.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.30%
Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: nickboss WordPress File Upload
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/5e51f301-026d-4ed7-82f8-96c1623bf95c?source=cve third party advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3188857/wp-file-upload patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-9939?
CVE-2024-9939 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-9939?
To fix CVE-2024-9939, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-9939 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-9939 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-9939?
CVE-2024-9939 affects nickboss WordPress File Upload.
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