CVE-2024-10709: The YaDisk Files WordPress plugin through 1.2.5 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-10709?

yadisk files: upgrade to newer than 1.2.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-10709 being exploited?

CVE-2024-10709 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-2024-10709 affect?

CVE-2024-10709 affects yadisk files. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). The YaDisk Files WordPress plugin through 1.2.5 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes before outputting them back in a page/post where the shortcode is embed, which could allow users with the contributor role and abo

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-10709?

Priority 42/100. Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 6.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-10709 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting yadisk files. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The YaDisk Files WordPress plugin through 1.2.5 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes before outputting them back in a page/post where the shortcode is embed, which could allow users with the contributor role and above to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 47%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-11-25
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: antongorodezkiy

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-11-25 06:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:56 UTCUpdated Record last modified

antongorodezkiy yadisk files UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.2.5

Fixed in: newer than 1.2.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy yadisk-files || rpm -q yadisk-files || yadisk-files --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.2.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade yadisk-files

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade yadisk-files

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-2024-10709?

yadisk files: upgrade to newer than 1.2.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-10709 being exploited?

CVE-2024-10709 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-2024-10709 affect?

CVE-2024-10709 affects yadisk files. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). The YaDisk Files WordPress plugin through 1.2.5 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes before outputting them back in a page/post where the shortcode is embed, which could allow users with the contributor role and abo

How urgent is CVE-2024-10709?

Priority 42/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities

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CVE-2024-10710 LOW 3.5 UPGRADE The YaDisk Files WordPress plugin through 1.2.5 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could

References

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