CVE-2024-9193: The WHMpress - WHMCS WordPress Integration Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion i

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-9193?

whmcs: upgrade to 6.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-9193 being exploited?

CVE-2024-9193 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-2024-9193 affect?

CVE-2024-9193 affects whmcs. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The WHMpress - WHMCS WordPress Integration Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 6.3-revision-0 via the whmpress_domain_search_ajax_extended_results() function. This makes it

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-9193?

Priority 61/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-9193 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting whmcs. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The WHMpress - WHMCS WordPress Integration Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 6.3-revision-0 via the whmpress_domain_search_ajax_extended_results() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to include and execute arbitrary files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files. This can be used to bypass access controls, obtain sensitive

Why this priority

Critical severity
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	3.3% (top 12%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-98
Published	2025-02-28
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: whmpress

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-02-28 09:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:24 UTCUpdated Record last modified

whmpress whmcs UPGRADE

Affected: < 6.3 · 6.3 rev0

Fixed in: 6.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy whmcs || rpm -q whmcs || whmcs --version

2. UPGRADE to 6.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade whmcs

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade whmcs

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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: WHMpress <= 6.3-revision-0 - Unauthenticated Local File Inclusion to Arbitrary Options Update

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2024-9193?

whmcs: upgrade to 6.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-9193 being exploited?

CVE-2024-9193 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-2024-9193 affect?

CVE-2024-9193 affects whmcs. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The WHMpress - WHMCS WordPress Integration Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 6.3-revision-0 via the whmpress_domain_search_ajax_extended_results() function. This makes it

How urgent is CVE-2024-9193?

Priority 61/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

References

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