PatchTheCVECVE-2024-13117: The Social Share Buttons for WordPress plugin through 2.7 allows an unauthenticated user to upload arbitrary i
CVE-2024-13117 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting share buttons. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Social Share Buttons for WordPress plugin through 2.7 allows an unauthenticated user to upload arbitrary images and change the path where they are uploaded
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.5 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.5% (top 58%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2025-01-27 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2024-13117?
share buttons: upgrade to newer than 2.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-13117 being exploited?
CVE-2024-13117 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-2024-13117 affect?
CVE-2024-13117 affects share buttons. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The Social Share Buttons for WordPress plugin through 2.7 allows an unauthenticated user to upload arbitrary images and change the path where they are uploaded
How urgent is CVE-2024-13117?
Priority 43/100. Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action