How severe is CVE-2024-9939?

CVE-2024-9939 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-9939 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-9939?

CVE-2024-9939 affects Iptanus Wordpress File Upload. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-9939?

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-2024-9939 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-9939 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-50351.

When was CVE-2024-9939 published?

CVE-2024-9939 was published on 2025-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-9939

CVE-2024-9939 is a high-severity vulnerability in Iptanus Wordpress File Upload with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-50351
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Iptanus Wordpress File Upload
Published: 2025-01-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The WordPress File Upload plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 4.24.13 via wfu_file_downloader.php. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to read files outside of the originally intended directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-9939?: The WordPress File Upload plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 4.24.13 via wfu_file_downloader.php. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to read files outside of the originally intended directory.
How severe is CVE-2024-9939?: CVE-2024-9939 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-9939 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-9939?: CVE-2024-9939 affects Iptanus Wordpress File Upload. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-9939?: 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-2024-9939 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-9939 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-50351.
When was CVE-2024-9939 published?: CVE-2024-9939 was published on 2025-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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