CVE-2024-10098: The ApplyOnline WordPress plugin before 2.6.3 does not protect uploaded files during the application process,

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-10098?

applyonline - application form builder and manager: upgrade to 2.6.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-10098 being exploited?

CVE-2024-10098 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-2024-10098 affect?

CVE-2024-10098 affects applyonline - application form builder and manager. Severity is low (CVSS 2.7). The ApplyOnline WordPress plugin before 2.6.3 does not protect uploaded files during the application process, allowing unauthenticated users to access them and any private information they contain

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-10098?

Priority 23/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

LOW 2.7UPGRADE

CVE-2024-10098 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.7) affecting applyonline - application form builder and manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The ApplyOnline WordPress plugin before 2.6.3 does not protect uploaded files during the application process, allowing unauthenticated users to access them and any private information they contain

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.7 (Low)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 64%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2025-05-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: spiderteams

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

spiderteams applyonline - application form builder and manager UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.6.3

Fixed in: 2.6.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy applyonline---application-form-builder-and-manager || rpm -q applyonline---application-form-builder-and-manager || applyonline---application-form-builder-and-manager --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.6.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade applyonline---application-form-builder-and-manager

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade applyonline---application-form-builder-and-manager

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-10098?

applyonline - application form builder and manager: upgrade to 2.6.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-10098 being exploited?

CVE-2024-10098 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-2024-10098 affect?

CVE-2024-10098 affects applyonline - application form builder and manager. Severity is low (CVSS 2.7). The ApplyOnline WordPress plugin before 2.6.3 does not protect uploaded files during the application process, allowing unauthenticated users to access them and any private information they contain

How urgent is CVE-2024-10098?

Priority 23/100. Public exploit reference

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