How severe is CVE-2024-6054?

CVE-2024-6054 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-6054 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-6054?

CVE-2024-6054 affects Auto-featured-image Project Auto-featured-image. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6054?

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-2024-6054 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-6054 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47212.

When was CVE-2024-6054 published?

CVE-2024-6054 was published on 2024-06-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-6054

CVE-2024-6054 is a high-severity vulnerability in Auto-featured-image Project Auto-featured-image with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-47212
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Auto-featured-image Project Auto-featured-image
Published: 2024-06-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Auto Featured Image plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'create_post_attachment_from_url' function in all versions up to, and including, 1.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level and above permissions, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-6054?: The Auto Featured Image plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'create_post_attachment_from_url' function in all versions up to, and including, 1.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level and above permissions, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
How severe is CVE-2024-6054?: CVE-2024-6054 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-6054 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-6054?: CVE-2024-6054 affects Auto-featured-image Project Auto-featured-image. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6054?: 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-2024-6054 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-6054 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47212.
When was CVE-2024-6054 published?: CVE-2024-6054 was published on 2024-06-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:auto-featured-image_project:auto-featured-image:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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