PatchTheCVECVE-2024-7135: The Tainacan plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability che
CVE-2024-7135 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting tainacan. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Tainacan plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the 'get_file' function in all versions up to, and including, 0.21.7. The function is also vulnerable to directory traversal. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.
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 | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 2.7% (top 14%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-862 |
| Published | 2024-07-31 |
| 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-2024-7135?
tainacan: upgrade to 0.21.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-7135 being exploited?
CVE-2024-7135 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-2024-7135 affect?
CVE-2024-7135 affects tainacan. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The Tainacan plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the 'get_file' function in all versions up to, and including, 0.21.7. The function is also vulnerable to directory traversal
How urgent is CVE-2024-7135?
Priority 44/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
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