File Upload Vulnerability in Z-Downloads Plugin by WordPress
CVE-2024-8673

9.1CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Z-downloads
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 May 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2024-8673?

The Z-Downloads plugin for WordPress prior to version 1.11.7 is susceptible to a file upload vulnerability that permits unauthorized file types, specifically SVGs, to be uploaded without proper validation. This can lead to the execution of malicious JavaScript code, posing a significant security risk to websites using the affected version of the plugin.

Affected Version(s)

Z-Downloads 0 < 1.11.7

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-2024-8673 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/fed2cd26-7ccb-419d-b589-...
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EPSS Score

5% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

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

Bob Matyas
WPScan
.