CVE-2024-12209
High PUBLISHEDWP Umbrella: Update Backup Restore & Monitoring <= 2.17.0 - Unauthenticated Local File Inclusion
Not yet in CISA KEV
Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
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.
- CVE Published
- Dec 08, 2024
- Exploitation Reported
- Dec 08, 2024
- CVSS
- 9.8 Critical
- EPSS
- —
Affected Versions
| Vendor | Product | Version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| wphealth |
wp_umbrella_update_backup_restore_and_monitoring
|
0 to <= 2.17.0 |
Affected |
| wphealth |
WP Umbrella: Update Backup Restore & Monitoring
|
* to <= 2.17.0 |
Affected |
CVE References
- wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/c74ce3e8-cab... wordfence.com · CVE Record https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/c74ce3e8-ca...
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-health/tags/v2.16.4/src/Actions/R... plugins.trac.wordpress.org · CVE Record https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-health/tags/v2.16.4/src...
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset plugins.trac.wordpress.org · CVE Record https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&re...
Recommended Actions
- Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
- Check enrichment artifacts for scanner coverage and available PoCs before rolling remediation validation.
- Use the Pro API to automate enrichment, telemetry, and workflow delivery for VM, SOC, and CTI pipelines.
Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources
Catalogues that list this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability.
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEVIntel Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
|---|---|
| The Shadowserver First | 2024-12-08 05:25 UTC |
Scanner Artifacts
Nuclei and Metasploit references linked to this CVE.
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclei | https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/cves/2024/CVE-2024-12209.yaml | Apr 25, 2025 |
Virtual Patch
Compensating WAF rules to help reduce exposure to this CVE. Rule content and deployable vendor exports are available with KEVIntel Enterprise.
KEVIntel does not currently have a virtual patch for this CVE. When available, KEVIntel virtual patches ship as deployable ModSecurity, Cloudflare, and AWS WAF rules.
Enterprise feature. Virtual patch rule content and deployable vendor exports (ModSecurity, Cloudflare, AWS WAF) are available to KEVIntel Enterprise users via the Pro API.
Learn About Virtual PatchesCVSS Scores
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2024-12-08 05:25:16 UTC · The Shadowserver
Proof of concept available
Recorded 2024-12-24 03:59:15 UTC · GitHub
Weaknesses (CWE)
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Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion')
Scanner Integrations
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclei | https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/cves/2024/CVE-2024-12209.yaml | Apr 25, 2025 |
Potential Proof of Concepts
These PoCs are unverified and could contain malware. Use at your own risk.
github · Created 2024-12-24 03:59:15 UTC · 3 stars
Unauthenticated Local File Inclusion
nuclei · Created Unknown
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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00:00 UTC about 1 year ago00:00 UTC · about 1 year ago
Nuclei template available
Scanner coverage available
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03:59 UTC over 1 year ago03:59 UTC · over 1 year ago
Public PoC available
Public proof-of-concept code published
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05:25 UTC over 1 year ago05:25 UTC · over 1 year ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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05:25 UTC over 1 year ago05:25 UTC · over 1 year ago
Added to KEVIntel KEV Feed
High-confidence, third-party attested exploitation
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17:49 UTC over 1 year ago17:49 UTC · over 1 year ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
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Pro API Example
GET /api/v2/pro/kevs/CVE-2024-12209
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"title": "WP Umbrella: Update Backup Restore & Monitoring <= 2.17.0 - Unauthenticated L...",
"affected_vendor": "wphealth",
"affected_product": "WP Umbrella: Update Backup Restore & Monitoring",
"affected_versions": [
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],
"confidence": "High",
"cvss_score": 9.8,
"epss_score": null,
"exploit_status": {
"exploited_in_the_wild": true,
"active_exploitation_observed": false
},
"sensor_telemetry": { "...": "Pro API fields" },
"proof_of_concepts": [ "..." ],
"scanner_integrations": [ "..." ]
}