PatchTheCVECVE-2024-9659: The School Management System for Wordpress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to
CVE-2024-9659 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting school management system. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The School Management System for Wordpress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the mj_smgt_user_avatar_image_upload() function in all versions up to, and including, 91.5.0. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
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 | 1.7% (top 23%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-434 |
| Published | 2024-11-23 |
| 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
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-2024-9659?
school management system: upgrade to 92.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-9659 being exploited?
CVE-2024-9659 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-2024-9659 affect?
CVE-2024-9659 affects school management system. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The School Management System for Wordpress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the mj_smgt_user_avatar_image_upload() function in all versions up to, and including, 91.5.0. Thi
How urgent is CVE-2024-9659?
Priority 58/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
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