How severe is CVE-2024-0679?

CVE-2024-0679 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-0679 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-0679?

CVE-2024-0679 affects Themegrill Colormag. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-0679?

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

Does CVE-2024-0679 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-0679 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-16470.

When was CVE-2024-0679 published?

CVE-2024-0679 was published on 2024-01-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-0679

CVE-2024-0679 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Themegrill Colormag with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-16470
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Themegrill Colormag
Published: 2024-01-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The ColorMag theme for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access due to a missing capability check on the plugin_action_callback() function in all versions up to, and including, 3.1.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to install and activate arbitrary plugins.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-0679?: The ColorMag theme for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access due to a missing capability check on the plugin_action_callback() function in all versions up to, and including, 3.1.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to install and activate arbitrary plugins.
How severe is CVE-2024-0679?: CVE-2024-0679 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-0679 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-0679?: CVE-2024-0679 affects Themegrill Colormag. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-0679?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-0679 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-0679 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-16470.
When was CVE-2024-0679 published?: CVE-2024-0679 was published on 2024-01-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:themegrill:colormag:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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