CVE-2024-39639 MEDIUM

CVE-2024-39639: WordPress File Upload plugin <= 4.24.7 - Broken Access Control + CSRF vulnerability

Vendor Nickolas Bossinas
Product WordPress File Upload
Published November 1, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

4.3/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality None
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Broken Access Control vulnerability in Nickolas Bossinas WordPress File Upload allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects WordPress File Upload: from n/a through 4.24.7.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The WordPress File Upload plugin through version 4.24.7 contains an authorization flaw that allows authenticated users to modify file upload settings they should not have access to. An attacker with a low-privilege account can alter upload configurations, potentially affecting site functionality or enabling further attacks. Update to a version newer than 4.24.7 to resolve this issue.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify file upload settings or configurations without proper authorization.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Unauthorized changes to file upload behavior could disrupt site operations or enable privilege escalation.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress user account (e.g., subscriber or contributor).

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

November 1, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated