What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-8699?

CVE-2024-8699 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.9%.

Which versions of Z Downloads are affected by CVE-2024-8699?

Organizations using Z-Downloads WordPress face moderate risk from CVE-2024-8699 rated CVSS 7.2. Exploitation could compromise the security of affected deployments.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2024-8699?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2024-8699. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.9%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2024-8699?

Within 30 days: Identify all affected systems and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.

Z Downloads CVE-2024-8699

HIGH

2025-05-15 contact@wpscan.com

WordPress Information Disclosure Z Downloads Urbanbase

7.2

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.2 HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

High

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:42 vuln.today

PoC Detected

May 28, 2025 - 15:42 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

May 15, 2025 - 20:15 nvd

HIGH 7.2

DescriptionCVE.org

AnalysisAI

The Z-Downloads WordPress plugin before 1.11.5 does not properly validate files uploaded, allowing high privilege users such as admin to upload arbitrary files on the server even when they should not. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.2), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

The Z-Downloads WordPress plugin before 1.11.5 does not properly validate files uploaded, allowing high privilege users such as admin to upload arbitrary files on the server even when they should not be allowed to (for example in multisite setup) Affected products include: Urbanbase Z-Downloads. Version information: before 1.11.5.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.