How severe is CVE-2024-0789?

CVE-2024-0789 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-2024-0789 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-0789?

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

Does CVE-2024-0789 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-0789 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-16577.

When was CVE-2024-0789 published?

CVE-2024-0789 was published on 2024-06-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-0789

CVE-2024-0789 is a medium-severity vulnerability 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-348.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (16th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-16577
Weakness: CWE-348
Published: 2024-06-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The WP Maintenance plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to IP Address Spoofing in all versions up to, and including, 6.1.9.2 due to insufficient IP address validation and use of user-supplied HTTP headers as a primary method for IP retrieval. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to bypass maintenance mode.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-0789?: The WP Maintenance plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to IP Address Spoofing in all versions up to, and including, 6.1.9.2 due to insufficient IP address validation and use of user-supplied HTTP headers as a primary method for IP retrieval. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to bypass maintenance mode.
How severe is CVE-2024-0789?: CVE-2024-0789 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-2024-0789 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-0789?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-0789 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-0789 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-16577.
When was CVE-2024-0789 published?: CVE-2024-0789 was published on 2024-06-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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