CVE-2024-8875
CWE-22Published: September 15, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
A vulnerability classified as critical was found in vedees wcms up to 0.3.2. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /wex/finder.php. The manipulation of the argument p leads to path traversal. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
Risk Analysis
A path traversal vulnerability in vedees wcms allows remote attackers to manipulate file paths. This critical flaw could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive files on the server.
A public exploit has been disclosed, but it is not listed in the KEV catalog.
Since the vendor has not responded, users should consider implementing strict file access controls or migrating to a supported platform.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-8875 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.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2024-8875 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts