How severe is CVE-2024-8699?

CVE-2024-8699 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-2024-8699 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-8699?

CVE-2024-8699 affects Urbanbase Z-downloads. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-8699?

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-2024-8699 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-8699 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-15230.

When was CVE-2024-8699 published?

CVE-2024-8699 was published on 2025-05-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-8699

CVE-2024-8699 is a high-severity vulnerability in Urbanbase Z-downloads 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.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-15230
Affected product: Urbanbase Z-downloads
Published: 2025-05-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Z-Downloads WordPress plugin before 1.11.5 does not properly validate files uploaded, allowing high privilege users such as admin to upload arbitrary files on the server even when they should not be allowed to (for example in multisite setup)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-8699?: The Z-Downloads WordPress plugin before 1.11.5 does not properly validate files uploaded, allowing high privilege users such as admin to upload arbitrary files on the server even when they should not be allowed to (for example in multisite setup)
How severe is CVE-2024-8699?: CVE-2024-8699 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-2024-8699 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-8699?: CVE-2024-8699 affects Urbanbase Z-downloads. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8699?: 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-2024-8699 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-8699 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-15230.
When was CVE-2024-8699 published?: CVE-2024-8699 was published on 2025-05-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/9013351e-224f-4696-970f-eb843dc8dace/

Affected products (1)

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

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