How severe is CVE-2024-0596?

CVE-2024-0596 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-0596 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-0596?

CVE-2024-0596 affects Getawesomesupport Awesome Support. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-0596?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-0596 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-0596 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-16389.

When was CVE-2024-0596 published?

CVE-2024-0596 was published on 2024-02-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-0596

CVE-2024-0596 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Getawesomesupport Awesome Support with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-862.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-16389
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Getawesomesupport Awesome Support
Published: 2024-02-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Awesome Support – WordPress HelpDesk & Support Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the editor_html() function in all versions up to, and including, 6.1.7. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to view password protected and draft posts. CVE-2024-35741 is likely a duplicate of this issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-0596?: The Awesome Support – WordPress HelpDesk & Support Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the editor_html() function in all versions up to, and including, 6.1.7. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to view password protected and draft posts. CVE-2024-35741 is likely a duplicate of this issue.
How severe is CVE-2024-0596?: CVE-2024-0596 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-0596 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-0596?: CVE-2024-0596 affects Getawesomesupport Awesome Support. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-0596?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-0596 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-0596 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-16389.
When was CVE-2024-0596 published?: CVE-2024-0596 was published on 2024-02-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:getawesomesupport:awesome_support:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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