How severe is CVE-2024-0428?

CVE-2024-0428 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-0428 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-0428?

CVE-2024-0428 affects Kobzarev Index Now. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-0428?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-0428 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-0428 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-16223.

When was CVE-2024-0428 published?

CVE-2024-0428 was published on 2024-02-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-0428

CVE-2024-0428 is a high-severity vulnerability in Kobzarev Index Now with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-352.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (18th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-16223
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Kobzarev Index Now
Published: 2024-02-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Index Now plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 2.6.3. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the 'reset_form' function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary site options via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-0428?: The Index Now plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 2.6.3. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the 'reset_form' function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary site options via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
How severe is CVE-2024-0428?: CVE-2024-0428 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-0428 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-0428?: CVE-2024-0428 affects Kobzarev Index Now. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-0428?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-0428 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-0428 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-16223.
When was CVE-2024-0428 published?: CVE-2024-0428 was published on 2024-02-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:kobzarev:index_now:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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