Improper File Validation in Z-Downloads Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2024-8699

7.2HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

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

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2024-8699?

The Z-Downloads WordPress plugin prior to version 1.11.5 is susceptible to an improper file validation vulnerability, allowing high privilege users, such as administrators, to upload arbitrary files to the server. This oversight can lead to potential exploitation in environments like multisite setups, where file upload permissions are crucial for maintaining security and integrity.

Affected Version(s)

Z-Downloads 0 < 1.11.5

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-2024-8699 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/9013351e-224f-4696-970f-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.2
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
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

Minh Giang & Christopher Houk
WPScan
.