File Access Vulnerability in ApplyOnline WordPress Plugin
CVE-2024-10098

2.7LOW

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Applyonline
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 May 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2024-10098?

The ApplyOnline WordPress plugin prior to version 2.6.3 has a critical flaw that fails to secure uploaded files during the application submission process. This oversight allows unauthorized users to gain access to sensitive files and private information, posing significant risks to website data integrity and user confidentiality.

Affected Version(s)

ApplyOnline 0 < 2.6.3

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2024-10098 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/242dac1f-9a1f-4fde-b8c7-...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
2.7
Severity:
LOW
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Arian Mosallah
WPScan
.