CVE-2024-39639: Broken Access Control vulnerability in Nickolas Bossinas WordPress File Upload allows Exploiting Incorrectly C

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-39639?

wordpress file upload: upgrade to 4.24.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-39639 being exploited?

CVE-2024-39639 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-2024-39639 affect?

CVE-2024-39639 affects wordpress file upload. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Broken Access Control vulnerability in Nickolas Bossinas WordPress File Upload allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects WordPress File Upload: from n/a through 4.24.7.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-39639?

Priority 20/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2024-39639 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting wordpress file upload. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Broken Access Control vulnerability in Nickolas Bossinas WordPress File Upload allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects WordPress File Upload: from n/a through 4.24.7.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 82%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-352
Published	2024-11-01
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: iptanus

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-11-01 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:42 UTCUpdated Record last modified

iptanus wordpress file upload UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.24.8

Fixed in: 4.24.8

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 4.24.8 (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.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-39639?

wordpress file upload: upgrade to 4.24.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-39639 being exploited?

CVE-2024-39639 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-2024-39639 affect?

CVE-2024-39639 affects wordpress file upload. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Broken Access Control vulnerability in Nickolas Bossinas WordPress File Upload allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects WordPress File Upload: from n/a through 4.24.7.

How urgent is CVE-2024-39639?

Priority 20/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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References

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