CVE-2024-6494: The WordPress File Upload WordPress plugin before 4.24.8 does not properly sanitize and escape certain paramet

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-6494?

wordpress file upload: upgrade to 4.24.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-6494 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6494 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-2024-6494 affect?

CVE-2024-6494 affects wordpress file upload. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The WordPress File Upload WordPress plugin before 4.24.8 does not properly sanitize and escape certain parameters, which could allow unauthenticated users to execute stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-6494?

Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2024-6494 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting wordpress file upload. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The WordPress File Upload WordPress plugin before 4.24.8 does not properly sanitize and escape certain parameters, which could allow unauthenticated users to execute stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 70%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-08-07
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: iptanus

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-08-07 06:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:18 UTCUpdated Record last modified

iptanus wordpress file upload UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.24.8

Fixed in: 4.24.8

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wordpress-file-upload || rpm -q wordpress-file-upload || wordpress-file-upload --version

2. UPGRADE to 4.24.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wordpress-file-upload

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wordpress-file-upload

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-2024-6494?

wordpress file upload: upgrade to 4.24.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-6494 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6494 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-2024-6494 affect?

CVE-2024-6494 affects wordpress file upload. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The WordPress File Upload WordPress plugin before 4.24.8 does not properly sanitize and escape certain parameters, which could allow unauthenticated users to execute stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

How urgent is CVE-2024-6494?

Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

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References

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