CVE-2024-4347
CVE-2024-4347 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-22.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-43986
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The WP Fastest Cache plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.6 via the specificDeleteCache function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files on the server, which can include wp-config.php files of the affected site or other sites in a shared hosting environment.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-4347?
- The WP Fastest Cache plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.6 via the specificDeleteCache function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files on the server, which can include wp-config.php files of the affected site or other sites in a shared hosting environment.
- How severe is CVE-2024-4347?
- CVE-2024-4347 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2024-4347 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-4347?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2024-4347 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-4347 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-43986.
- When was CVE-2024-4347 published?
- CVE-2024-4347 was published on 2024-05-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-fastest-cache/trunk/wpFastestCache.php#L1342
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&new=3089597%40wp-fastest-cache%2Ftrunk&old=3081797%40wp-fastest-cache%2Ftrunk&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=#file1
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/634d4062-7004-4e89-89a8-323c939aae93?source=cve
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