ID:11017 - Exploit for Path traversal in WordPress File Upload - CVE-2024-9047

 
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ID:11017 - Exploit for Path traversal in WordPress File Upload - CVE-2024-9047

Published: December 27, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU98788
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-9047
CWE-ID: CWE-22
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
WordPress File Upload

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences in wfu_file_downloader.php. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read or delete arbitrary files on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.