CVE-2024-8104: The The Ultimate WordPress Toolkit – WP Extended plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-8104?

wp extended: upgrade to 3.0.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-8104 being exploited?

CVE-2024-8104 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-2024-8104 affect?

CVE-2024-8104 affects wp extended. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The The Ultimate WordPress Toolkit – WP Extended plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 3.0.8 via the download_file_ajax function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers,

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-8104 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting wp extended. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The The Ultimate WordPress Toolkit – WP Extended plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 3.0.8 via the download_file_ajax function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber access and above, to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.

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	1.0% (top 39%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2024-09-04
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: wpextended

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-09-04 07:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:21 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wpextended wp extended UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.0.9

Fixed in: 3.0.9

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wp-extended || rpm -q wp-extended || wp-extended --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.0.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wp-extended

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wp-extended

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-2024-8104?

wp extended: upgrade to 3.0.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-8104 being exploited?

CVE-2024-8104 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-2024-8104 affect?

CVE-2024-8104 affects wp extended. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The The Ultimate WordPress Toolkit – WP Extended plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 3.0.8 via the download_file_ajax function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers,

How urgent is CVE-2024-8104?

Priority 46/100. High severity

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