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CVE-2024-9939: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in nickboss Iptanus File Upload

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VulnerabilityCVE-2024-9939cvecve-2024-9939cwe-22
Published: Wed Jan 08 2025 (01/08/2025, 08:18:17 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: nickboss
Product: Iptanus File Upload

Description

The WordPress File Upload plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 4.24.13 via wfu_file_downloader.php. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to read files outside of the originally intended directory.

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AILast updated: 04/09/2026, 15:39:26 UTC

Technical Analysis

The WordPress File Upload plugin (Iptanus File Upload) contains a CWE-22 path traversal vulnerability in the wfu_file_downloader.php component. This flaw permits unauthenticated remote attackers to bypass directory restrictions and access arbitrary files on the server. The vulnerability affects all plugin versions up to and including 4.24.13. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.5 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and high confidentiality impact.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation allows attackers to read sensitive files outside the intended upload directory, potentially exposing confidential information stored on the server. There is no impact on integrity or availability reported. The vulnerability does not require authentication, increasing the risk of exploitation.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official patch or fix information is provided in the available data. Until a patch is available, consider restricting access to the vulnerable script or implementing web application firewall rules to block malicious path traversal attempts targeting wfu_file_downloader.php.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.1
Assigner Short Name
Wordfence
Date Reserved
2024-10-14T15:53:21.453Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 699f6b65b7ef31ef0b554f6e

Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:36:37 PM

Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 3:39:26 PM

Last updated: 4/12/2026, 12:24:14 PM

Views: 16

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