Is CVE-2024-4442 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-4442 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-4442 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-4442 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-4442?

CVE-2024-4442 has a CVSS score of 9.1 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2024-4442

CWE-22Published: May 21, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.1

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The Salon booking system plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion in all versions up to, and including, 9.8. This is due to the plugin not properly validating the path of an uploaded file prior to deleting it. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files, including the wp-config.php file, which can make site takeover and remote code execution possible. This was partially patched in 9.9, and sufficiently patched in 10.0. CVE-2024-37231 appears to be a duplicate of this issue.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The Salon booking system plugin for WordPress fails to properly validate file paths before deletion, allowing unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files on the server. This critical flaw can lead to site takeover and remote code execution, warranting immediate attention due to its high severity score.

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

Recommended Action

Update the Salon booking system plugin to version 10.0 or later to ensure the file deletion path is properly validated.

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Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-4442 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 full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.1.