How severe is CVE-2024-10311?

CVE-2024-10311 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-10311 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-10311?

CVE-2024-10311 affects Cmorillas1 External Database Based Actions. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-10311?

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-2024-10311 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-10311 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-33031.

When was CVE-2024-10311 published?

CVE-2024-10311 was published on 2024-11-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-10311

CVE-2024-10311 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cmorillas1 External Database Based Actions with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-288.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-33031
Weakness: CWE-288
Affected product: Cmorillas1 External Database Based Actions
Published: 2024-11-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The External Database Based Actions plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 0.1. This is due to a missing capability check in the 'edba_admin_handle' function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to update the plugin settings and log in as any existing user on the site, such as an administrator.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-10311?: The External Database Based Actions plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 0.1. This is due to a missing capability check in the 'edba_admin_handle' function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to update the plugin settings and log in as any existing user on the site, such as an administrator.
How severe is CVE-2024-10311?: CVE-2024-10311 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-10311 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-10311?: CVE-2024-10311 affects Cmorillas1 External Database Based Actions. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-10311?: 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-2024-10311 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-10311 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-33031.
When was CVE-2024-10311 published?: CVE-2024-10311 was published on 2024-11-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cmorillas1:external_database_based_actions:0.1:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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