CVE-2024-11635 (GCVE-0-2024-11635)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2025-01-08 07:18 – Updated: 2026-05-20 14:27
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
WordPress File Upload <= 4.24.12 - Unuathenticated Remote Code Execution
Summary
The WordPress File Upload plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in all versions up to, and including, 4.24.12 via the 'wfu_ABSPATH' cookie parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute code on the server.
Severity
9.8 (Critical)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: yes
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2025-01-08 14:17 UTC
CWE
- CWE-94 - Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Assigner
References
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nickboss | Iptanus File Upload |
Affected:
0 , ≤ 4.24.12
(semver)
|
guessed |
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