How severe is CVE-2024-6823?

CVE-2024-6823 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-2024-6823 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-6823?

CVE-2024-6823 affects Davidlingren Media Library Assistant. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6823?

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-2024-6823 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-6823 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47839.

When was CVE-2024-6823 published?

CVE-2024-6823 was published on 2024-08-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-6823

CVE-2024-6823 is a high-severity vulnerability in Davidlingren Media Library Assistant 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% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-47839
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Davidlingren Media Library Assistant
Published: 2024-08-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Media Library Assistant plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation involving the mla-inline-edit-upload-scripts AJAX action in all versions up to, and including, 3.18. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-6823?: The Media Library Assistant plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation involving the mla-inline-edit-upload-scripts AJAX action in all versions up to, and including, 3.18. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
How severe is CVE-2024-6823?: CVE-2024-6823 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-2024-6823 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-6823?: CVE-2024-6823 affects Davidlingren Media Library Assistant. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6823?: 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-2024-6823 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-6823 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47839.
When was CVE-2024-6823 published?: CVE-2024-6823 was published on 2024-08-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:davidlingren:media_library_assistant:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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