How severe is CVE-2024-8673?

CVE-2024-8673 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-8673 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-8673?

CVE-2024-8673 affects Urbanbase Z-downloads. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-8673?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-8673 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-8673 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-15229.

When was CVE-2024-8673 published?

CVE-2024-8673 was published on 2025-05-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-8673

CVE-2024-8673 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Urbanbase Z-downloads with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-15229
Affected product: Urbanbase Z-downloads
Published: 2025-05-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Z-Downloads WordPress plugin before 1.11.7 does not properly validate uploaded files allowing for the uploading of SVGs containing malicious JavaScript.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-8673?: The Z-Downloads WordPress plugin before 1.11.7 does not properly validate uploaded files allowing for the uploading of SVGs containing malicious JavaScript.
How severe is CVE-2024-8673?: CVE-2024-8673 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-8673 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-8673?: CVE-2024-8673 affects Urbanbase Z-downloads. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8673?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-8673 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-8673 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-15229.
When was CVE-2024-8673 published?: CVE-2024-8673 was published on 2025-05-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/fed2cd26-7ccb-419d-b589-978410953bf4/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:urbanbase:z-downloads:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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