Vulnerability · Published May 15, 2025 · Assigned by WPScan
CVE-2024-8699Z-Downloads < 1.11.5 - Admin+ Arbitrary File Upload
High 7.2
In plain English
A high-severity security flaw in Z-Downloads from Unknown. Proof-of-concept exploit code is public. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.7% (higher than 53% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 3.1)7.2High
Exploit odds (30 days)0.7%top 46.7% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: poc
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
The Z-Downloads WordPress plugin before 1.11.5 does not properly validate files uploaded, allowing high privilege users such as admin to upload arbitrary files on the server even when they should not be allowed to (for example in multisite setup)
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Z-Downloads | 0 – before 1.11.5 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/9013351e-224f-4696-970f-eb843dc8dace/ exploit, vdb-entry, technical-description