PatchTheCVECVE-2024-6312: The Funnelforms Free plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion in all versions up to, and
CVE-2024-6312 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting funnelforms free. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Funnelforms Free plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion in all versions up to, and including, 3.7.3.2 via the 'af2DeleteFontFile' function. This is due to the plugin not properly validating a file or its path prior to deleting it. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level access and above, to delete arbitrary files, including the wp-config.php file, which can make site takeover and rem
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.5 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | High |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.1% (top 35%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-22 |
| Published | 2024-08-28 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2024-6312?
funnelforms free: upgrade to newer than 3.7.3.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-6312 being exploited?
CVE-2024-6312 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-2024-6312 affect?
CVE-2024-6312 affects funnelforms free. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The Funnelforms Free plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion in all versions up to, and including, 3.7.3.2 via the 'af2DeleteFontFile' function. This is due to the plugin not properly validating a file or its path prio
How urgent is CVE-2024-6312?
Priority 39/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
Software pages
WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities
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