CVE-2024-5450: The Bug Library WordPress plugin before 2.1.1 does not check the file type on user-submitted bug reports, allo

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-5450?

bug library: upgrade to 2.1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-5450 being exploited?

CVE-2024-5450 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-2024-5450 affect?

CVE-2024-5450 affects bug library. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.1). The Bug Library WordPress plugin before 2.1.1 does not check the file type on user-submitted bug reports, allowing an unauthenticated user to upload PHP files

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-5450?

Priority 56/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

CRITICAL 9.1REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-5450 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.1) affecting bug library. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Bug Library WordPress plugin before 2.1.1 does not check the file type on user-submitted bug reports, allowing an unauthenticated user to upload PHP files

Why this priority

Critical severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.1 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 43%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-434
Published	2024-07-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: bug library project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-07-13 06:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:15 UTCUpdated Record last modified

bug library project bug library UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.1.1

Fixed in: 2.1.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy bug-library || rpm -q bug-library || bug-library --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade bug-library

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade bug-library

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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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-2024-5450?

bug library: upgrade to 2.1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-5450 being exploited?

CVE-2024-5450 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-2024-5450 affect?

CVE-2024-5450 affects bug library. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.1). The Bug Library WordPress plugin before 2.1.1 does not check the file type on user-submitted bug reports, allowing an unauthenticated user to upload PHP files

How urgent is CVE-2024-5450?

Priority 56/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

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References

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