CVE-2024-9047
High PUBLISHEDWordPress File Upload <= 4.24.11 - Unauthenticated Path Traversal to Arbitrary File Read and Deletion in wfu_file_downloader.php
Not yet in CISA KEV
Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
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.
- CVE Published
- Oct 12, 2024
- Exploitation Reported
- Jun 06, 2026
- CVSS
- 9.8 Critical
- EPSS
- —
Affected Versions
| Vendor | Product | Version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| iptanus |
wordpress_file_upload
|
0 to <= 4.24.11 |
Affected |
| nickboss |
WordPress File Upload
|
* to <= 4.24.11 |
Affected |
CVE References
- wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/554a314c-9e8... wordfence.com · CVE Record https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/554a314c-9e...
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3164449/wp-file-upload plugins.trac.wordpress.org · CVE Record https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3164449/wp-file-upload
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 | 2025-06-26 00:00 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-2024-9047.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.
CVSS 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 2026-06-06 00:00:00 UTC · The Shadowserver
Proof of concept available
Recorded 2025-01-25 02:41:28 UTC · GitHub
Weaknesses (CWE)
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Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Scanner Integrations
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclei | https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/cves/2024/CVE-2024-9047.yaml | Apr 25, 2025 |
Potential Proof of Concepts
These PoCs are unverified and could contain malware. Use at your own risk.
github · Created 2025-01-25 02:41:28 UTC · 2 stars
Exploit for WordPress File Upload Plugin - All versions up to 4.24.11 are vulnerable.
github · Created 2025-01-08 07:27:16 UTC · 6 stars
POC - WordPress File Upload plugin, in the wfu_file_downloader.php file before version <= 4.24.11
github · Created 2024-12-25 05:19:17 UTC · 4 stars
WordPress File Upload插件任意文件读取漏洞（CVE-2024-9047）批量检测脚本
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
Added to KEVIntel KEV Feed
High-confidence, third-party attested exploitation
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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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05:19 UTC over 1 year ago05:19 UTC · over 1 year ago
Public PoC available
Public proof-of-concept code published
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06:51 UTC almost 2 years ago06:51 UTC · almost 2 years ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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15:32 UTC almost 2 years ago15:32 UTC · almost 2 years ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
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Pro API Example
GET /api/v2/pro/kevs/CVE-2024-9047
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"affected_vendor": "nickboss",
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"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": [ "..." ]
}