CVE-2024-12719
CVE-2024-12719 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Iptanus Wordpress File Upload with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-862.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-51072
- Weakness: CWE-862
- Affected product: Iptanus Wordpress File Upload
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The WordPress File Upload plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the 'wfu_ajax_action_read_subfolders' function in all versions up to, and including, 4.24.15. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to perform limited path traversal to view directories and subdirectories in WordPress. Files cannot be viewed.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-12719?
- The WordPress File Upload plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the 'wfu_ajax_action_read_subfolders' function in all versions up to, and including, 4.24.15. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to perform limited path traversal to view directories and subdirectories in WordPress. Files cannot be viewed.
- How severe is CVE-2024-12719?
- CVE-2024-12719 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2024-12719 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-12719?
- CVE-2024-12719 affects Iptanus Wordpress File Upload. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-12719?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2024-12719 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-12719 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-51072.
- When was CVE-2024-12719 published?
- CVE-2024-12719 was published on 2025-01-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-file-upload/trunk/lib/wfu_ajaxactions.php#L849
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3217005/
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/314ae0f5-8a4e-4bf3-9fc9-49f5b036b99e?source=cve
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:iptanus:wordpress_file_upload:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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