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HIGH

CVE-2020-24948

CVSS v3

7.2

HIGH

EPSS Score

13.1 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-10-05

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

The ao_ccss_import AJAX call in Autoptimize Wordpress Plugin 2.7.6 does not ensure that the file provided is a legitimate Zip file, allowing high privilege users to upload arbitrary files, such as PHP, leading to remote command execution.

Technical details

Published
2020-09-03

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-24948?

The ao_ccss_import AJAX call in Autoptimize Wordpress Plugin 2.7.6 does not ensure that the file provided is a legitimate Zip file, allowing high privilege users to upload arbitrary files, such as PHP, leading to remote command execution.

Is CVE-2020-24948 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2020-24948 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 13.1% on 2026-10-05, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2020-24948?

CVE-2020-24948 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.2 (HIGH severity).

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