CVE-2024-52490
📛 CVE Title
WordPress Pathomation plugin <= 2.5.1 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability
Description
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in pathomation Pathomation pathomation allows Upload a Web Shell to a Web Server.This issue affects Pathomation: from n/a through <= 2.5.1.
Overview
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Assigner (CNA)
- Patchstack
- CVSS severity
- CRITICAL
- CVSS score
- 10.0 / 10
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H- Effective score
- 10.0 / 10 CRITICAL source: CNA overview
- CWE(s)
-
CWE-434 - Reserved
- 2024-11-11
- Published
- 2024-11-28 11:42 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-04-28 18:10 UTC
- Source
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2024/52xxx/CVE-2024-52490.json
- Linked Threat
- CVE-2024-52490 — Pathomation <= 2.5.1 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload
NVD triage scoring NVD CVE 2.0
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- NVD published
- 2024-11-28 11:15:49 UTC
- NVD last modified
- 2026-06-17 08:07:19 UTC
- NVD CVSS v3.1
- 10.0 / 10 CRITICAL source: audit@patchstack.com
- NVD CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H- Exploitability subscore
- 3.9 / 10
- Impact subscore
- 6.0 / 10
- EPSS score
- 0.0056 (probability of exploitation in next 30 days)
- EPSS percentile
- 42.82% vs all CVEs — higher = more likely to be exploited, as of 2026-07-11
NVD / KEV / EPSS data refreshed 2026-07-11 21:35 UTC. Re-run the 🛰 Backfill from NVD button above to refresh.
European Union Vulnerability Database ENISA EUVD
ENISA's official EU repository for curated vulnerability intelligence. Carries a separate identifier (EUVD-YYYY-NNNN) and frequently exposes an earlier-published description + CVSS than NVD does.
- EUVD ID
-
EUVD-2024-46086 - Assigner
- Patchstack
- Published
- Nov 28, 2024, 10:42:54 AM
- Updated
- Apr 28, 2026, 4:10:43 PM
- EUVD base score (CVSS 3.1)
-
10.0 / 10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H - EUVD-reported EPSS
- 0.5800
- Vendors
- Pathomation
- Products
-
Pathomation (n/a ≤2.5.1)Pathomation (0 ≤2.5.1)
- Aliases
-
GHSA-wv9c-gm3f-587q
ENISA description: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in pathomation Pathomation pathomation allows Upload a Web Shell to a Web Server.This issue affects Pathomation: from n/a through <= 2.5.1.
Affected products (1)
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| pathomation | Pathomation |
0 (affected)
|
— |
Vendor references (1)
References embedded in the original CVE record by the assigning CNA.
MITRE references (1) cveawg.mitre.org
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Web references (0)
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No web references attached yet.
NVD-tagged references (1)
Reference list NVD curates from the CNA record, vendor advisories, and third-party reports. The tag chips below are NVD's analyst-assigned categories.
Indicators (2)
IOCs linked to the auto-promoted Threat row.
| Type | Value | VirusTotal | Attached |
|---|---|---|---|
| domain |
server.this
|
no local data | 2026-05-18 21:19 UTC |
| cve |
CVE-2024-52490
|
no local data | 2026-06-06 14:12 UTC |
Remediations (22)
Remediations are stored against the linked Threat row; the list below is deduplicated across both pages.
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web:www.cve.org
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2026-08-07 05:16 UTC -
web:cvevault.com
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2026-08-07 05:16 UTC -
web:www.oracle.com
Prior Critical Patch Update and Critical Security Patch Update advisories should be reviewed for information regarding earlier published security patches. Refer to Critical Patch Updates, Critical Security Patch Updates, Security Alerts and Bulletins for information about Oracle Security advisories.
2026-08-07 05:16 UTC -
web:www.oracle.com
This Critical Patch Update contains 374 new security patches across the product families listed below. Please note that an MOS note summarizing the content of this Critical Patch Update and other Oracle Software Security Assurance activities is located at October 2025 Critical Patch Update: Executive Summary and Analysis.
2026-08-07 05:16 UTC -
web:www.nist.gov
NIST maintains the National Vulnerability Database (NVD), a repository of information on software and hardware flaws that can compromise computer security. This is a key piece of the nation's cybersecurity infrastructure.
2026-08-07 05:16 UTC -
web:www.microsoft.com
Help protect your computing environment by keeping up to date on Microsoft technical security notifications. Security Update Guide Notifications Microsoft's free Security Update Guide Notifications provide links to security-related software updates and notification of re-released security updates. These notifications are sent via email throughout the month as needed. You can choose the type of ...
2026-08-07 05:16 UTC -
Wordfence remediation: PathomationWordfence
No known patch available. Please review the vulnerability's details in depth and employ mitigations based on your organization's risk tolerance. It may be best to uninstall the affected software and find a replacement.
2026-06-06 14:12 UTC -
web:thehackernews.com
Microsoft closed out its Patch Tuesday updates for 2024 with fixes for a total of 72 security flaws spanning its software portfolio, including one that it said has been exploited in the wild.
2026-05-22 10:48 UTC -
web:experienceleague.adobe.com
Learn about security bug fixes, security enhancements, and other security related updates included in the security patch releases for Adobe Commerce version 2.4.6.
2026-05-22 10:48 UTC -
web:www.computerworld.com
Each month, the team at Readiness analyzes the latest Patch Tuesday updates from Microsoft and provides detailed, actionable testing guidance. The company's Patch Tuesday release for February ...
2026-05-22 10:48 UTC -
web:www.virustotal.com
Streamline your investigations with Google Threat Intelligence Agentic and the new Dark Web (DDW) module. Perform hunting and pivoting across forums using natural language or specific modifiers. Bridge threat actor identities and map global operations easy.
2026-05-22 10:48 UTC -
web:www.bleepingcomputer.com
Today is Microsoft's May 2026 Patch Tuesday, with security updates for 120 flaws and no zero-days disclosed this month.
2026-05-22 10:48 UTC -
web:www.msn.com
Microsoft suggests the threat is being used in phishing attacks against vulnerable systems since successful exploitation requires local access to the PC.
2026-05-22 02:45 UTC -
web:nvd.nist.gov
Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock () or https:// means you've safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.
2026-05-22 02:45 UTC -
web:www.notebookcheck.net
Microsoft April 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 167 vulnerabilities, including an actively exploited SharePoint zero-day. Windows 11 KB5083769 and KB5082052 bring new builds and RDP security.
2026-05-22 02:45 UTC -
web:www.oracle.com
This Critical Patch Update contains 481 new security patches across the product families listed below. Please note that an MOS note summarizing the content of this Critical Patch Update and other Oracle Software Security Assurance activities is located at April 2026 Critical Patch Update: Executive Summary and Analysis.
2026-05-22 02:45 UTC -
web:cybersecuritynews.com
Microsoft's May 2026 Patch Tuesday lands with a heavy enterprise focus, fixing 120 vulnerabilities across Windows, Office, Azure, developer tools, and Microsoft 365 apps, including 29 remote code execution (RCE) flaws rated Critical.
2026-05-22 02:45 UTC -
web:blog.qualys.com
Microsoft's February 2026 Patch Tuesday focuses on closing security gaps that attackers could exploit, reinforcing the importance of timely patching in enterprise environments. Here's a quick…
2026-05-22 02:45 UTC -
web:www.bleepingcomputer.com
Critical zero-day vulnerabilities in Microsoft SharePoint, tracked as CVE -2025-53770 and CVE -2025-53771, have been actively exploited since at least July 18th, with no patch available and at least ...
2026-05-22 02:45 UTC -
web:www.cisa.gov
For more information see MAR-251132.c1.v1 Exploitation of SharePoint Vulnerabilities and CISA Releases Malware Analysis Report Associated with Microsoft SharePoint Vulnerabilities. Update (07/31/2025): CISA has updated this alert to provide clarification on antivirus and endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions, and details regarding mitigations related to the IIS server. Update (07/24 ...
2026-05-22 02:45 UTC -
web:www.forbes.com
Microsoft has confirmed that SharePoint Server is under mass global attack. Breaking: An emergency patch has now been released — update immediately.
2026-05-22 02:45 UTC -
web:portal.msrc.microsoft.com
The Security Update Guide provides information on the latest Microsoft security updates, helping users understand and address potential vulnerabilities effectively.
2026-05-22 02:45 UTC
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Raw JSON
The full cvelistV5 record. Download as CVE-2024-52490.json.
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