CVE-2024-13691: The Uncode theme for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file read due to insufficient input validation in th

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-13691?

uncode: upgrade to 2.9.1.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-13691 being exploited?

CVE-2024-13691 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-2024-13691 affect?

CVE-2024-13691 affects uncode. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The Uncode theme for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file read due to insufficient input validation in the 'uncode_recordMedia' function in all versions up to, and including, 2.9.1.6. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers,

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-13691?

Priority 31/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2024-13691 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting uncode. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Uncode theme for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file read due to insufficient input validation in the 'uncode_recordMedia' function in all versions up to, and including, 2.9.1.6. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to read arbitrary files on the server.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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	0.4% (top 66%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20
Published	2025-02-18
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: undsgn

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-02-18 11:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

undsgn uncode UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.9.1.7

Fixed in: 2.9.1.7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy uncode || rpm -q uncode || uncode --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.9.1.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade uncode

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade uncode

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-2024-13691?

uncode: upgrade to 2.9.1.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-13691 being exploited?

CVE-2024-13691 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-2024-13691 affect?

CVE-2024-13691 affects uncode. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The Uncode theme for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file read due to insufficient input validation in the 'uncode_recordMedia' function in all versions up to, and including, 2.9.1.6. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers,

How urgent is CVE-2024-13691?

Priority 31/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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