CVE-2024-9942: The WPGYM - Wordpress Gym Management System plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due t

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-9942?

wordpress gym management system: upgrade to 67.2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-9942 being exploited?

CVE-2024-9942 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-2024-9942 affect?

CVE-2024-9942 affects wordpress gym management system. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The WPGYM - Wordpress Gym Management System plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the MJ_gmgt_user_avatar_image_upload() function in all versions up to, and including, 67.1.0. Th

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-9942?

Priority 56/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-9942 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting wordpress gym management system. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The WPGYM - Wordpress Gym Management System plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the MJ_gmgt_user_avatar_image_upload() function in all versions up to, and including, 67.1.0. 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	1.2% (top 32%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-434
Published	2024-11-23
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: mojoomla

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-11-23 08:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:25 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mojoomla wordpress gym management system UPGRADE

Affected: < 67.2.0

Fixed in: 67.2.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wordpress-gym-management-system || rpm -q wordpress-gym-management-system || wordpress-gym-management-system --version

2. UPGRADE to 67.2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wordpress-gym-management-system

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wordpress-gym-management-system

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-2024-9942?

wordpress gym management system: upgrade to 67.2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-9942 being exploited?

CVE-2024-9942 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-2024-9942 affect?

CVE-2024-9942 affects wordpress gym management system. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The WPGYM - Wordpress Gym Management System plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the MJ_gmgt_user_avatar_image_upload() function in all versions up to, and including, 67.1.0. Th

How urgent is CVE-2024-9942?

Priority 56/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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