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CVE-2024-9417: The Hash Form – Drag & Drop Form Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to limited file uploads due to a m

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Routine
MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2024-9417 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting hash form. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Hash Form – Drag & Drop Form Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to limited file uploads due to a misconfigured file type validation in the 'handleUpload' function in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.9. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload files that are excluded from both the 'allowedExtensions' and 'unallowed_extensions' arrays on the affected site's server, including files that may contain cross-site

Why this priority

  • No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score6.1 (Medium)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededNone
User interactionRequired
EPSS exploit chance0.4% (top 69%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-434
Published2024-10-05
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: hashthemes

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

hashthemes hash form UPGRADE
Affected: < 1.2.0
Fixed in: 1.2.0
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy hash-form || rpm -q hash-form || hash-form --version
2. UPGRADE to 1.2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade hash-form
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade hash-form
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
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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-2024-9417?

hash form: upgrade to 1.2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-9417 being exploited?

CVE-2024-9417 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-2024-9417 affect?

CVE-2024-9417 affects hash form. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The Hash Form – Drag & Drop Form Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to limited file uploads due to a misconfigured file type validation in the 'handleUpload' function in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.9. This makes it possib

How urgent is CVE-2024-9417?

Priority 29/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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