Arbitrary URL Access Vulnerability in WordPress Plugin
CVE-2024-6584

9.1CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Jetpack Boost
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 May 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2024-6584?

The 'wp_ajax_boost_proxy_ig' action in a specific WordPress plugin enables administrators to make GET requests to arbitrary URLs. This exposes the application to potential security risks, such as remote code execution and unauthorized data disclosure, if exploited by malicious actors.

Affected Version(s)

Jetpack Boost 0 < 3.4.7

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-2024-6584 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/eaa57c8c-1cac-4903-9763-...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.1
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Miguel Xavier Penha Neto
WPScan
.