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CVE-2024-9047 affects the WordPress File Upload plugin for WordPress in all versions up to and including 4.24.11. The vulnerability is a path traversal issue in wfu_file_downloader.php that allows an attacker to manipulate file path handling and access files outside the intended directory boundary. According to the provided content, this can be exploited by unauthenticated attackers to read or delete arbitrary files accessible to the web server process. Successful exploitation requires the target WordPress installation to be running PHP 7.4 or earlier.
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3 valid exploits after Mallory filtered fakes, detection scripts, and README-only repos (2 hidden).
This repository contains a Python exploit (fileupload.py) and a README for CVE-2024-9047, a path traversal vulnerability in the WordPress WP File Upload plugin (versions <= 4.24.11). The exploit allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files from the server by sending a specially crafted HTTP GET request to the vulnerable wfu_file_downloader.php endpoint. The exploit manipulates cookies to perform path traversal and retrieve the contents of files specified by the attacker. The script supports both single-target and batch modes, and requires the attacker to specify the target URL and the file to read. The repository is structured simply, with the main exploit logic in fileupload.py and documentation in README.md. No fake or destructive code is present; the exploit is a functional proof-of-concept for arbitrary file read.
This repository contains a Python exploit script (CVE-2024-9047.py) and a README.md for CVE-2024-9047, a critical path traversal vulnerability in the WordPress File Upload plugin (versions up to 4.24.11) on PHP 7.4 or earlier. The exploit script first checks the target's plugin version by fetching the readme.txt file. If the version is vulnerable, it sends a crafted POST request to the wfu_file_downloader.php endpoint, abusing cookies and POST data to perform a path traversal and read arbitrary files from the server (such as wp-config.php). The README provides detailed usage instructions, requirements, and mitigation advice. The exploit is unauthenticated, network-based, and operational, providing direct file read access if successful. No framework is used; the code is standalone Python.
This repository provides a proof-of-concept (POC) exploit for CVE-2024-9047, a vulnerability in the WordPress File Upload plugin (versions <= 4.24.11). The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to download arbitrary files from the server via directory traversal in the wfu_file_downloader.php component. The repository contains a bash script (cve-2024-9047.sh) and a README.md. The script first checks the plugin version by requesting the release_notes.txt file, then, if the version is vulnerable, crafts a GET request to wfu_file_downloader.php with specific parameters to exploit the flaw and retrieve a file specified by the user. The README provides usage instructions, affected versions, and a Fofa dork for finding potential targets. The exploit is straightforward, does not require authentication, and demonstrates the risk of sensitive file disclosure on affected WordPress sites.
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An arbitrary file access vulnerability in the WordPress File Upload plugin that could allow attackers to access or upload files on the server.
A vulnerability affecting WordPress, details unspecified but likely allows remote exploitation for initial access.
An arbitrary file access vulnerability in the WordPress File Upload plugin, potentially allowing attackers to access or upload files on the server.
A vulnerability in WordPress that can be exploited for unauthorized access or code execution (specifics not detailed in content).
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