Auth bypass in Peepso Core: File Uploads

CVE-2024-8988

The PeepSo Core: File Uploads plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 6.4.6.0 via the file_download REST API endpoint due to missing validation on a user controlled key. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to download files uploaded by others users and expose potentially sensitive information.

Vulnerability class: IDOR (Insecure Direct Object Reference)

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CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 5.3 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.

EPSS exploit prediction

EPSS: 0.003 (18.7th percentile), scored .

Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 19th percentile — 18.7% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.

EPSS trend (30 days)EPSS over the last 30 days for CVE-2024-8988: held from 0.003 to 0.003.

EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.003 · newest: 0.003 · change: 0.000

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-8988?
CVE-2024-8988 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Peepso Core: File Uploads, classified under Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key. CVSS score: 5.3/10. Published 2025-05-14.
How severe is CVE-2024-8988?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.3 out of 10.