CVE-2024-8699: The Z-Downloads WordPress plugin before 1.11.5 does not properly validate files uploaded, allowing high privil

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-8699?

z-downloads: upgrade to 1.11.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-8699 being exploited?

CVE-2024-8699 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-2024-8699 affect?

CVE-2024-8699 affects z-downloads. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The Z-Downloads WordPress plugin before 1.11.5 does not properly validate files uploaded, allowing high privilege users such as admin to upload arbitrary files on the server even when they should not be allowed to (for example in multisite

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-8699?

Priority 43/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.2UPGRADE

CVE-2024-8699 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting z-downloads. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Z-Downloads WordPress plugin before 1.11.5 does not properly validate files uploaded, allowing high privilege users such as admin to upload arbitrary files on the server even when they should not be allowed to (for example in multisite setup)

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 47%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2025-05-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: urbanbase

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-05-15 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:23 UTCUpdated Record last modified

urbanbase z-downloads UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.11.5

Fixed in: 1.11.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy z-downloads || rpm -q z-downloads || z-downloads --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.11.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade z-downloads

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade z-downloads

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-2024-8699?

z-downloads: upgrade to 1.11.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-8699 being exploited?

CVE-2024-8699 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-2024-8699 affect?

CVE-2024-8699 affects z-downloads. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The Z-Downloads WordPress plugin before 1.11.5 does not properly validate files uploaded, allowing high privilege users such as admin to upload arbitrary files on the server even when they should not be allowed to (for example in multisite

How urgent is CVE-2024-8699?

Priority 43/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

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