CVE-2024-12209WP Umbrella: Update Backup Restore & Monitoring Vulnerability
WP Umbrella: Update Backup Restore & Monitoring <= 2.17.0 - Unauthenticated Local File Inclusion
Published Dec 9, 2024 · Updated Apr 8, 2026 · Also known as WORDFENCE-c74ce3e8-cab9-4cc6-a1ad-1e51f7268474, c74ce3e8-cab9-4cc6-a1ad-1e51f7268474
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2024-12209 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting wp-health (wordpress-plugin), WP Umbrella: Update Backup Restore & Monitoring.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CIRCL KEV, Industry KEV feed since Dec 5, 2024. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including wp-health 2.17.1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
Scores
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
23%
Higher than 97.7% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Exploited (KEV)
ATLAS score
55/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Dec 5, 2024
-4 days after publication
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Exploited (KEV)
Public exploit code
0
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
2
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- advisoryhttps://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/sv100-companion/trunk/lib/modules/sv_settings/sv_settings.php#L47
- advisoryhttps://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-health/tags/v2.16.4/src/Actions/RestoreRouter.php#L45
- advisoryhttps://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3202883%40wp-health&new=3202883%40wp-health&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=
- advisoryUSOM advisory
- advisoryhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/c244eb33-acaf-460b-ae1d-6688b21cc60f?source=cve
- advisoryhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/c74ce3e8-cab9-4cc6-a1ad-1e51f7268474?source=api-prod
Description
The WP Umbrella: Update Backup Restore & Monitoring plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 2.17.0 via the 'filename' parameter of the 'umbrella-restore' action. 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 data, or achieve code execution in cases where images and other “safe” file types can be uploaded and included.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIRCL KEV | Dec 5, 2024 | n/a | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Dec 5, 2024 | n/a | Not reported |
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| wp-healthwordpress-plugin | See advisory | 2.17.1 |
| WP Umbrella: Update Backup Restore & Monitoring | See advisory | n/a |
Patched Releases
wp-health
2.17.1
Timeline
Added to CIRCL KEV
Dec 5, 2024
Added to Industry KEV feed
Dec 5, 2024
Publicly disclosed
Dec 9, 2024
Last updated
Apr 8, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-98 Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion')
References
- advisoryplugins.trac.wordpress.org · sv_settings.php
- advisoryplugins.trac.wordpress.org · RestoreRouter.php
- advisoryplugins.trac.wordpress.org · changeset
- advisoryUSOM advisory
- advisorywordfence.com · c244eb33-acaf-460b-ae1d-6688b21cc60f
FAQ
Common Questions.
The WP Umbrella: Update Backup Restore & Monitoring plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 2.17.0 via the 'filename' parameter of the 'umbrella-restore' action.
Affected: wp-health (wordpress-plugin); WP Umbrella: Update Backup Restore & Monitoring. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CIRCL KEV, Industry KEV feed since Dec 5, 2024.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including wp-health 2.17.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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