How severe is CVE-2024-0975?

CVE-2024-0975 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-2024-0975 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-0975?

CVE-2024-0975 affects Brandonwamboldt Wordpress Access Control. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-0975?

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

Does CVE-2024-0975 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-0975 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-16752.

When was CVE-2024-0975 published?

CVE-2024-0975 was published on 2024-02-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-0975

CVE-2024-0975 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Brandonwamboldt Wordpress Access Control 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-16752
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Brandonwamboldt Wordpress Access Control
Published: 2024-02-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The WordPress Access Control plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 4.0.13 via the REST API. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to bypass the plugin's "Make Website Members Only" feature (when unset) and view restricted page and post content.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-0975?: The WordPress Access Control plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 4.0.13 via the REST API. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to bypass the plugin's "Make Website Members Only" feature (when unset) and view restricted page and post content.
How severe is CVE-2024-0975?: CVE-2024-0975 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-2024-0975 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-0975?: CVE-2024-0975 affects Brandonwamboldt Wordpress Access Control. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-0975?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-0975 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-0975 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-16752.
When was CVE-2024-0975 published?: CVE-2024-0975 was published on 2024-02-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:brandonwamboldt:wordpress_access_control:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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