How severe is CVE-2024-6651?

CVE-2024-6651 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-6651 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-6651?

CVE-2024-6651 affects Iptanus Wordpress File Upload. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6651?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-6651 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-6651 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47708.

When was CVE-2024-6651 published?

CVE-2024-6651 was published on 2024-08-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-6651

CVE-2024-6651 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Iptanus Wordpress File Upload with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 14% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 14% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-47708
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Iptanus Wordpress File Upload
Published: 2024-08-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The WordPress File Upload WordPress plugin before 4.24.8 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against high privilege users such as admin

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-6651?: The WordPress File Upload WordPress plugin before 4.24.8 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against high privilege users such as admin
How severe is CVE-2024-6651?: CVE-2024-6651 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-6651 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-6651?: CVE-2024-6651 affects Iptanus Wordpress File Upload. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6651?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-6651 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-6651 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47708.
When was CVE-2024-6651 published?: CVE-2024-6651 was published on 2024-08-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/65e2c77d-09bd-4a44-81d9-d7a5db0e0f84/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:iptanus:wordpress_file_upload:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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