CVE-2024-6451: AI Engine < 2.4.3 is susceptible to remote-code-execution (RCE) via Log Poisoning

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-6451?

ai engine: upgrade to 2.4.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-6451 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6451 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-2024-6451 affect?

CVE-2024-6451 affects ai engine. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). AI Engine < 2.4.3 is susceptible to remote-code-execution (RCE) via Log Poisoning. The AI Engine WordPress plugin before 2.5.1 fails to validate the file extension of "logs_path", allowing Administrators to change log filetypes from .log to

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-6451?

Priority 44/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.2UPGRADE

CVE-2024-6451 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting ai engine. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

AI Engine < 2.4.3 is susceptible to remote-code-execution (RCE) via Log Poisoning. The AI Engine WordPress plugin before 2.5.1 fails to validate the file extension of "logs_path", allowing Administrators to change log filetypes from .log to .php.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 43%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-532
Published	2024-08-19
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: meowapps

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-08-19 06:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:18 UTCUpdated Record last modified

meowapps ai engine UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.4.3

Fixed in: 2.4.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy ai-engine || rpm -q ai-engine || ai-engine --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.4.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade ai-engine

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade ai-engine

Note

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

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-2024-6451?

ai engine: upgrade to 2.4.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-6451 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6451 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-2024-6451 affect?

CVE-2024-6451 affects ai engine. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). AI Engine < 2.4.3 is susceptible to remote-code-execution (RCE) via Log Poisoning. The AI Engine WordPress plugin before 2.5.1 fails to validate the file extension of "logs_path", allowing Administrators to change log filetypes from .log to

How urgent is CVE-2024-6451?

Priority 44/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

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