CVE-2024-13550: The ABC Notation plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 6.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-13550?

abc notation: upgrade to newer than 6.1.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-13550 being exploited?

CVE-2024-13550 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-2024-13550 affect?

CVE-2024-13550 affects abc notation. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The ABC Notation plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 6.1.3 via the 'file' attribute of the 'abcjs' shortcode. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-13550?

Priority 41/100. Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2024-13550 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting abc notation. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The ABC Notation plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 6.1.3 via the 'file' attribute of the 'abcjs' shortcode. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 48%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2025-01-25
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: paulrosen

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-01-25 08:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

paulrosen abc notation UPGRADE

Affected: <= 6.1.3

Fixed in: newer than 6.1.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy abc-notation || rpm -q abc-notation || abc-notation --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 6.1.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade abc-notation

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade abc-notation

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-2024-13550?

abc notation: upgrade to newer than 6.1.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-13550 being exploited?

CVE-2024-13550 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-2024-13550 affect?

CVE-2024-13550 affects abc notation. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The ABC Notation plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 6.1.3 via the 'file' attribute of the 'abcjs' shortcode. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level

How urgent is CVE-2024-13550?

Priority 41/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities

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