Vulnerability · Published Oct 12, 2024 · Assigned by Wordfence
CVE-2024-9047WordPress File Upload <= 4.24.11 - Unauthenticated Path Traversal to Arbitrary File Read and Deletion in wfu_file_downloader.php
Critical 9.8
In plain English
A critical-severity path traversal in Iptanus File Upload from nickboss. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 93.3% (higher than 99.8% of all known vulnerabilities). Ready-made attack tooling exists: Nuclei, public proof-of-concept code.
Official description
The WordPress File Upload plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 4.24.11 via wfu_file_downloader.php. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to read or delete files outside of the originally intended directory. Successful exploitation requires the targeted WordPress installation to be using PHP 7.4 or earlier.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| nickboss | Iptanus File Upload | 0 – through 4.24.11 |
Weakness: CWE-22 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H