CVE-2024-6220: The 简数采集器 (Keydatas) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type val

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-6220?

keydatas: upgrade to newer than 2.5.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-6220 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6220 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-2024-6220 affect?

CVE-2024-6220 affects keydatas. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The 简数采集器 (Keydatas) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the keydatas_downloadImages function in all versions up to, and including, 2.5.2. This makes it possible for unauthenti

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-6220?

Priority 64/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-6220 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting keydatas. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The 简数采集器 (Keydatas) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the keydatas_downloadImages function in all versions up to, and including, 2.5.2. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	35.5% (top 2%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-434
Published	2024-07-17
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: keydatas

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

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

keydatas keydatas UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.5.2

Fixed in: newer than 2.5.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.5.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade keydatas

Note

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

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Nuclei scan template: WordPress Keydatas ≤ 2.5.2 - Arbitrary File Upload

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2024-6220?

keydatas: upgrade to newer than 2.5.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-6220 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6220 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-2024-6220 affect?

CVE-2024-6220 affects keydatas. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The 简数采集器 (Keydatas) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the keydatas_downloadImages function in all versions up to, and including, 2.5.2. This makes it possible for unauthenti

How urgent is CVE-2024-6220?

Priority 64/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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