CVE-2024-10009: The Melapress File Monitor WordPress plugin before 2.1.0 does not sanitize and escape a parameter before using

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-10009?

melapress file monitor: upgrade to 2.1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-10009 being exploited?

CVE-2024-10009 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-10009 affect?

CVE-2024-10009 affects melapress file monitor. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.1). The Melapress File Monitor WordPress plugin before 2.1.0 does not sanitize and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, allowing admins to perform SQL injection attacks

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-10009?

Priority 28/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 4.1UPGRADE

CVE-2024-10009 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.1) affecting melapress file monitor. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Melapress File Monitor WordPress plugin before 2.1.0 does not sanitize and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, allowing admins to perform SQL injection attacks

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 64%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2025-05-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: melapress

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-05-15 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:54 UTCUpdated Record last modified

melapress melapress file monitor UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.1.0

Fixed in: 2.1.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy melapress-file-monitor || rpm -q melapress-file-monitor || melapress-file-monitor --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade melapress-file-monitor

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade melapress-file-monitor

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-10009?

melapress file monitor: upgrade to 2.1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-10009 being exploited?

CVE-2024-10009 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-10009 affect?

CVE-2024-10009 affects melapress file monitor. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.1). The Melapress File Monitor WordPress plugin before 2.1.0 does not sanitize and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, allowing admins to perform SQL injection attacks

How urgent is CVE-2024-10009?

Priority 28/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

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References

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