CVE-2024-6756: The Social Auto Poster plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type v

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-6756?

social auto poster: upgrade to 5.3.15. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-6756 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6756 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-2024-6756 affect?

CVE-2024-6756 affects social auto poster. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The Social Auto Poster plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'wpw_auto_poster_get_image_path' function in all versions up to, and including, 5.3.14. This makes it possible fo

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-6756 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting social auto poster. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Social Auto Poster plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'wpw_auto_poster_get_image_path' function in all versions up to, and including, 5.3.14. 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. An attacker can use CVE-2024-6754

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	2024-07-24
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: wpwebinfotech

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-07-24 03:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:18 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wpwebinfotech social auto poster UPGRADE

Affected: < 5.3.15

Fixed in: 5.3.15

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy social-auto-poster || rpm -q social-auto-poster || social-auto-poster --version

2. UPGRADE to 5.3.15 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade social-auto-poster

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade social-auto-poster

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-2024-6756?

social auto poster: upgrade to 5.3.15. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-6756 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6756 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-2024-6756 affect?

CVE-2024-6756 affects social auto poster. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The Social Auto Poster plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'wpw_auto_poster_get_image_path' function in all versions up to, and including, 5.3.14. This makes it possible fo

How urgent is CVE-2024-6756?

Priority 45/100. High severity

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