PatchTheCVECVE-2024-9047: The WordPress File Upload plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in all versions up to, and incl
CVE-2024-9047 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) 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 Path Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 4.24.11 via wfu_file_downloader.php. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to read or delete files outside of the originally intended directory. Successful exploitation requires the targeted WordPress installation to be using PHP 7.4 or earlier.
Why this priority
- Critical severity
- EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 9.8 (Critical) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 93.3% (top 1%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-22 |
| Published | 2024-10-12 |
| 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
Public exploits and detection
Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.
- Nuclei scan template: WordPress File Upload <= 4.24.11 - Arbitrary File Read
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-2024-9047?
wordpress file upload: upgrade to 4.24.12. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-9047 being exploited?
CVE-2024-9047 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-2024-9047 affect?
CVE-2024-9047 affects wordpress file upload. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The WordPress File Upload plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 4.24.11 via wfu_file_downloader.php. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to read or delete files outside o
How urgent is CVE-2024-9047?
Priority 64/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
Software pages
WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities
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