CVE-2024-5852

WordPress File Upload <= 4.24.7 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Directory Traversal

Published Jul 16, 2024 CVSS 3.1 · 4.3 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The WordPress File Upload plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 4.24.7 via the 'uploadpath' parameter of the wordpress_file_upload shortcode. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to upload limited files to arbitrary locations on the web server.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2024-46996 The WordPress File Upload plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 4.24.7 via the 'uploadpath' parameter of the wordpress_file_upload shortcode. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to upload limited files to arbitrary locations on the web server.
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Iptanus
Iptanus wordpress File Upload
Weaknesses CWE-22
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:iptanus:wordpress_file_upload:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
Vendors & Products Iptanus
Iptanus wordpress File Upload
Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
Wordfence
Published
Updated
Apr 8, 2026, 4:46 PM
Reserved
Jun 11, 2024, 12:38 PM
Status
Modified
Published
Jul 16, 2024, 9:15 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 8:16 AM