CVE-2024-7301: The WordPress File Upload plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via SVG File uploa

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-7301?

wordpress file upload: upgrade to 4.24.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-7301 being exploited?

CVE-2024-7301 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-2024-7301 affect?

CVE-2024-7301 affects wordpress file upload. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The WordPress File Upload plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via SVG File uploads in all versions up to, and including, 4.24.8 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-7301?

Priority 40/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

HIGH 7.2REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-7301 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) 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 plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via SVG File uploads in all versions up to, and including, 4.24.8 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses the SVG file.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 60%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-08-16
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: iptanus

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-08-16 05:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:19 UTCUpdated Record last modified

iptanus wordpress file upload UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.24.9

Fixed in: 4.24.9

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 4.24.9 (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-2024-7301?

wordpress file upload: upgrade to 4.24.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-7301 being exploited?

CVE-2024-7301 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-2024-7301 affect?

CVE-2024-7301 affects wordpress file upload. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The WordPress File Upload plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via SVG File uploads in all versions up to, and including, 4.24.8 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible

How urgent is CVE-2024-7301?

Priority 40/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

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