Is CVE-2024-10820 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-10820 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-10820 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-10820 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-10820?

CVE-2024-10820 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2024-10820

CWE-434Published: November 13, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The WooCommerce Upload Files plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the upload_files() function in all versions up to, and including, 84.3. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The WooCommerce Upload Files plugin lacks file type validation, allowing unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files to the server. This flaw can be easily exploited to achieve remote code execution.

No public exploit is known, and it is not in the CISA KEV catalog. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

Recommended Action

Update the plugin to a version beyond 84.3 to ensure proper file type validation is implemented.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-10820 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.