CVE-2024-9939: The WordPress File Upload plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in all versions up to, and incl

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-9939?

wordpress file upload: upgrade to 4.24.14. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-9939 being exploited?

CVE-2024-9939 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-2024-9939 affect?

CVE-2024-9939 affects wordpress file upload. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The WordPress File Upload plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 4.24.13 via wfu_file_downloader.php. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to read files outside of the orig

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-9939?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-9939 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) 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, 4.24.13 via wfu_file_downloader.php. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to read files outside of the originally intended directory.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 36%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2025-01-08
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: iptanus

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-01-08 09:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:25 UTCUpdated Record last modified

iptanus wordpress file upload UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.24.14

Fixed in: 4.24.14

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wordpress-file-upload || rpm -q wordpress-file-upload || wordpress-file-upload --version

2. UPGRADE to 4.24.14 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wordpress-file-upload

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wordpress-file-upload

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-2024-9939?

wordpress file upload: upgrade to 4.24.14. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-9939 being exploited?

CVE-2024-9939 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-2024-9939 affect?

CVE-2024-9939 affects wordpress file upload. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The WordPress File Upload plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 4.24.13 via wfu_file_downloader.php. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to read files outside of the orig

How urgent is CVE-2024-9939?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

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