CVE-2024-12008
CVE-2024-12008 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Boldgrid W3 Total Cache 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-200.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-50532
- Weakness: CWE-200
- Affected product: Boldgrid W3 Total Cache
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The W3 Total Cache plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 2.8.1 through the publicly exposed debug log file. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to view potentially sensitive information in the exposed log file. For example, the log file may contain nonce values that can be used in further CSRF attacks. Note: the debug feature must be enabled for this to be a concern, and it is disabled by default.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-12008?
- The W3 Total Cache plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 2.8.1 through the publicly exposed debug log file. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to view potentially sensitive information in the exposed log file. For example, the log file may contain nonce values that can be used in further CSRF attacks. Note: the debug feature must be enabled for this to be a concern, and it is disabled by default.
- How severe is CVE-2024-12008?
- CVE-2024-12008 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-2024-12008 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-12008?
- CVE-2024-12008 affects Boldgrid W3 Total Cache. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-12008?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2024-12008 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-12008 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-50532.
- When was CVE-2024-12008 published?
- CVE-2024-12008 was published on 2025-01-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/w3-total-cache/tags/2.8.0/Util_Debug.php#L29
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/w3-total-cache/tags/2.8.0/Util_Environment.php#L430
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/8292f23c-fb17-4082-9788-f643d1bb097e?source=cve
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:boldgrid:w3_total_cache:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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