CVE-2024-9047
CriticalExploitedWordPress File Upload <= 4.24.11 - Unauthenticated Path Traversal to Arbitrary File Read and Deletion in wfu_file_downloader.php
Published Oct 14, 2024 · Updated Apr 8, 2026 · Also known as 554a314c-9e8e-4691-9792-d086790ef40f
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2024-9047 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Wordpress File Upload (Iptanus), wp-file-upload (wordpress-plugin), Iptanus File Upload.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since May 27, 2025. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 93% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Wordpress File Upload 4.24.12, wp-file-upload 4.24.12.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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)
93%
Higher than 99.8% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
2 catalog listings
Public exploit code
None known
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Description
The WordPress File Upload plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 4.24.11 via wfu_file_downloader.php. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to read or delete files outside of the originally intended directory. Successful exploitation requires the targeted WordPress installation to be using PHP 7.4 or earlier.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | May 27, 2025 | n/a | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Jun 21, 2025 | 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
3 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Wordpress File UploadIptanus | See advisory | 4.24.12 |
| wp-file-uploadwordpress-plugin | See advisory | 4.24.12 |
| Iptanus File Upload | See advisory | n/a |
Patched Releases
Wordpress File Upload
4.24.12
wp-file-upload
4.24.12
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Oct 14, 2024
Added to Industry KEV feed
May 27, 2025
Added to CIRCL KEV
Jun 21, 2025
Last updated
Apr 8, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
References
- advisoryhttps://github.com/GumGumZz/wordpress/blob/main/wp-post-author.md
- advisoryhttps://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/pedalo-connector/tags/2.0.5/public/class-pedalo_connector-public.php#L118
- advisoryhttps://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-post-author/trunk/includes/multi-authors/wpa-multi-authors.php#L182
- advisoryhttps://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3166002/wp-post-author/trunk/includes/multi-authors/wpa-multi-authors.php
- advisoryUSOM advisory
FAQ
Common Questions.
The WordPress File Upload plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 4.24.11 via wfu_file_downloader.php.
Affected: Wordpress File Upload (Iptanus); wp-file-upload (wordpress-plugin); Iptanus File Upload. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since May 27, 2025.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including Wordpress File Upload 4.24.12, wp-file-upload 4.24.12.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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