CVE-2024-11635: The WordPress File Upload plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in all versions up to, a

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-11635?

wordpress file upload: upgrade to 4.24.15. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-11635 being exploited?

CVE-2024-11635 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-2024-11635 affect?

CVE-2024-11635 affects wordpress file upload. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The WordPress File Upload plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in all versions up to, and including, 4.24.12 via the 'wfu_ABSPATH' cookie parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute code

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-11635?

Priority 58/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-11635 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting wordpress file upload. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The WordPress File Upload plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in all versions up to, and including, 4.24.12 via the 'wfu_ABSPATH' cookie parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute code on the server.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.5% (top 26%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2025-01-08
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: iptanus

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-01-08 08:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:58 UTCUpdated Record last modified

iptanus wordpress file upload UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.24.15

Fixed in: 4.24.15

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wordpress-file-upload || rpm -q wordpress-file-upload || wordpress-file-upload --version

2. UPGRADE to 4.24.15 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wordpress-file-upload

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wordpress-file-upload

Note

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

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2024-11635?

wordpress file upload: upgrade to 4.24.15. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-11635 being exploited?

CVE-2024-11635 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-2024-11635 affect?

CVE-2024-11635 affects wordpress file upload. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The WordPress File Upload plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in all versions up to, and including, 4.24.12 via the 'wfu_ABSPATH' cookie parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute code

How urgent is CVE-2024-11635?

Priority 58/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2024-9939 HIGH 7.5 UPGRADE The WordPress File Upload plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in all versions up to, and incl
CVE-2024-9047 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE The WordPress File Upload plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in all versions up to, and incl
CVE-2024-7301 HIGH 7.2 UPGRADE The WordPress File Upload plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via SVG File uploa
CVE-2024-6651 MEDIUM 6.1 UPGRADE The WordPress File Upload WordPress plugin before 4.24.8 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outpu
CVE-2024-6494 MEDIUM 6.1 UPGRADE The WordPress File Upload WordPress plugin before 4.24.8 does not properly sanitize and escape certain paramet

References

← Back to latest CVEs