CVE-2024-13720: The WP Image Uploader plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file p

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-13720?

wp image uploader: upgrade to newer than 1.0.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-13720 being exploited?

CVE-2024-13720 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-2024-13720 affect?

CVE-2024-13720 affects wp image uploader. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The WP Image Uploader plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the gky_image_uploader_main_function() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.1. This makes it possi

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-13720 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting wp image uploader. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The WP Image Uploader plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the gky_image_uploader_main_function() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.1. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files on the server, which can easily lead to remote code execution when the right file is deleted (such as wp-config.php).

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 56%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-352, CWE-22
Published	2025-01-30
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: ivanm

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-01-30 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ivanm wp image uploader UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.0.1

Fixed in: newer than 1.0.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wp-image-uploader || rpm -q wp-image-uploader || wp-image-uploader --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wp-image-uploader

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wp-image-uploader

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-2024-13720?

wp image uploader: upgrade to newer than 1.0.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-13720 being exploited?

CVE-2024-13720 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-2024-13720 affect?

CVE-2024-13720 affects wp image uploader. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The WP Image Uploader plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the gky_image_uploader_main_function() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.1. This makes it possi

How urgent is CVE-2024-13720?

Priority 42/100. High severity

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

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