CVE-2024-7863: The Favicon Generator (CLOSED) WordPress plugin before 2.1 does not validate files to be uploaded and does not

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-7863?

favicon generator: upgrade to 2.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-7863 being exploited?

CVE-2024-7863 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-2024-7863 affect?

CVE-2024-7863 affects favicon generator. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). The Favicon Generator (CLOSED) WordPress plugin before 2.1 does not validate files to be uploaded and does not have CSRF checks, which could allow attackers to make logged in admin upload arbitrary files such as PHP on the server

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-7863?

Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 6.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-7863 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting favicon generator. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Favicon Generator (CLOSED) WordPress plugin before 2.1 does not validate files to be uploaded and does not have CSRF checks, which could allow attackers to make logged in admin upload arbitrary files such as PHP on the server

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 78%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-352
Published	2024-09-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: pixeljar

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-09-13 06:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:21 UTCUpdated Record last modified

pixeljar favicon generator UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.1

Fixed in: 2.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy favicon-generator || rpm -q favicon-generator || favicon-generator --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade favicon-generator

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade favicon-generator

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-2024-7863?

favicon generator: upgrade to 2.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-7863 being exploited?

CVE-2024-7863 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-2024-7863 affect?

CVE-2024-7863 affects favicon generator. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). The Favicon Generator (CLOSED) WordPress plugin before 2.1 does not validate files to be uploaded and does not have CSRF checks, which could allow attackers to make logged in admin upload arbitrary files such as PHP on the server

How urgent is CVE-2024-7863?

Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2024-7864 MEDIUM 6.5 UPGRADE The Favicon Generator (CLOSED) WordPress plugin before 2.1 does not have CSRF and path validation in the outpu
CVE-2024-7568 CRITICAL 9.6 UPGRADE The Favicon Generator plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and

References

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