CVE-2024-12209Known exploitationPublic exploitNetwork attack vector

Unauthenticated code execution via restore path traversal

Published Dec 8, 2024 · Updated Apr 8, 2026

Local file inclusion in WP Umbrella 2.17.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to read server files through the restore endpoint. RestoreRouter.php uses the filename parameter as a PHP include path without restricting directory traversal. No authentication is required; including an attacker-controlled uploaded file executes its PHP code with the web server's privileges.

CVSS severity9.8
Critical
EPSS probability23.22%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationReported
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Summary

What happened

Local file inclusion in WP Umbrella 2.17.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to read server files through the restore endpoint. RestoreRouter.php uses the filename parameter as a PHP include path without restricting directory traversal. No authentication is required; including an attacker-controlled uploaded file executes its PHP code with the web server's privileges.

The record

CVE
CVE-2024-12209
Published
Dec 8, 2024
Updated
Apr 8, 2026
Vendor
WP Umbrella
Product
WP Umbrella
Classifications
CWE-98, T1190
Attack vector
network
Privileges
unauthenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Dec 8, 2024CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Apr 8, 2026Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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Is a vulnerable build present?

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  1. Affected versionversion=0 <=2.17.0

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesunauthenticated

What is affected?

WP Umbrella · WP Umbrellaversion=0 <=2.17.0

Published CVSS scores

9.8WordfenceCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Attacks

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Sep 9, 2026Sep 15, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 15, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesunauthenticated
Known exploitationReported
Public exploitPublished

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-98Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion')
T1190Exploit Public-Facing Application

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