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Critical · 9.8 Scanner template Public exploit CVE-2024-9047 EUVD-2024-49689GHSA-wphm-3gx3-274q

WordPress File Upload <= 4.24.11 - Unauthenticated Path Traversal to Arbitrary File Read and Deletion in wfu_file_downloader.php

Published Oct 12, 2024 · Updated Apr 8, 2026 · Assigned by Wordfence

Vendor: Nickboss Product: Iptanus File Upload Category: Web / CMS

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.

Affected products

VendorProductAffectedFixed
nickboss Iptanus File Upload ≤ 4.24.11 —

Public exploits

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GitHub 5 repositories

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Automated scanner template

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