CVE-2024-27954
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitAutomatic <= 3.92.0 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Download and Server-Side Request Forgery
Published May 20, 2024 · Updated Apr 28, 2026 · Also known as 620e8931-64f0-4d9c-9a4c-1f5a703845ff
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2024-27954 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.3 v3.1) affecting wp-automatic (wordpress-plugin).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Mar 29, 2024. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including wp-automatic 3.92.1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
9.3
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
73%
Higher than 99.4% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
2 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in WP Automatic Automatic allows Path Traversal, Server Side Request Forgery.This issue affects Automatic: from n/a through 3.92.0.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Mar 29, 2024 | n/a | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Mar 29, 2024 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| wp-automaticwordpress-plugin | >= n/a | 3.92.1 |
Patched Releases
wp-automatic
3.92.1
Timeline
Added to Industry KEV feed
Mar 29, 2024
Added to CIRCL KEV
Mar 29, 2024
Publicly disclosed
May 20, 2024
Last updated
Apr 28, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
- CWE-918 Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)
References
- advisoryhttps://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/auxin-elements/wordpress-phlox-core-elements-plugin-2-14-0-unauthenticated-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
- advisoryhttps://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/auxin-portfolio/wordpress-phlox-portfolio-plugin-2-3-1-unauthenticated-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
- advisoryhttps://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/auxin-shop/wordpress-phlox-shop-plugin-2-0-0-unauthenticated-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
- advisoryhttps://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/barcode-scanner-lite-pos-to-manage-products-inventory-and-orders/wordpress-barcode-scanner-with-inventory-order-manager-plugin-1-5-3-unauthenticated-privilege-escalation-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
- advisoryhttps://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/captcha-bws/wordpress-captcha-by-bestwebsoft-plugin-5-2-0-captcha-bypass-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
FAQ
Common Questions.
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in WP Automatic Automatic allows Path Traversal, Server Side Request Forgery.This issue affects Automatic: from n/a through 3.92.0.
Affected: wp-automatic (wordpress-plugin) versions >= n/a. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Mar 29, 2024.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including wp-automatic 3.92.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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