CVE-2024-6054: The Auto Featured Image plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-6054?

auto-featured-image: upgrade to newer than 1.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-6054 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6054 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-2024-6054 affect?

CVE-2024-6054 affects auto-featured-image. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The Auto Featured Image plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'create_post_attachment_from_url' function in all versions up to, and including, 1.2. This makes it possible for

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-6054 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting auto-featured-image. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Auto Featured Image plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'create_post_attachment_from_url' function in all versions up to, and including, 1.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level and above permissions, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.

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	0.8% (top 44%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-434
Published	2024-06-27
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: auto-featured-image project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-06-27 03:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

auto-featured-image project auto-featured-image UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.2

Fixed in: newer than 1.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy auto-featured-image || rpm -q auto-featured-image || auto-featured-image --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade auto-featured-image

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade auto-featured-image

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-2024-6054?

auto-featured-image: upgrade to newer than 1.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-6054 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6054 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-2024-6054 affect?

CVE-2024-6054 affects auto-featured-image. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The Auto Featured Image plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'create_post_attachment_from_url' function in all versions up to, and including, 1.2. This makes it possible for

How urgent is CVE-2024-6054?

Priority 45/100. High severity

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