CVE-2024-8699
HIGH
Published May 15, 2025
Modified May 28, 2025
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)
CVSS v3.1 Score
7.2
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product |
|---|---|
| urbanbase | z-downloads |
References
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) It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2024-8699? +
CVE-2024-8699 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.2 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-8699? +
CVE-2024-8699 affects products from urbanbase, specifically: z-downloads. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-8699? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.
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