CVE-2024-27954 CRITICAL

CVE-2024-27954: WordPress Automatic plugin <= 3.92.0 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Download and SSRF vulnerability

Vendor Wp Automatic
Product Automatic
Weakness CWE-22 · Path traversal
Published May 17, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

9.3/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in WP Automatic Automatic allows Path Traversal, Server Side Request Forgery.This issue affects Automatic: from n/a through 3.92.0.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

WP Automatic versions up to 3.92.0 contain a path traversal vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files from the server. The vulnerability requires no user interaction and can be exploited over the network. An attacker can access sensitive files outside the intended directory structure, potentially exposing configuration files, database credentials, or other confidential data.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read arbitrary files from the server, including sensitive configuration and credential files.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Attackers can access sensitive files like wp-config.php, database backups, or private keys without logging in.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

May 17, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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