How severe is CVE-2024-1204?

CVE-2024-1204 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-1204 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-1204?

CVE-2024-1204 affects Metabox Meta Box. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-1204?

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

Does CVE-2024-1204 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-1204 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-16971.

When was CVE-2024-1204 published?

CVE-2024-1204 was published on 2024-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-1204

CVE-2024-1204 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Metabox Meta Box with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-16971
Affected product: Metabox Meta Box
Published: 2024-04-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Meta Box WordPress plugin before 5.9.4 does not prevent users with at least the contributor role from access arbitrary custom fields assigned to other user's posts.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-1204?: The Meta Box WordPress plugin before 5.9.4 does not prevent users with at least the contributor role from access arbitrary custom fields assigned to other user's posts.
How severe is CVE-2024-1204?: CVE-2024-1204 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-1204 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-1204?: CVE-2024-1204 affects Metabox Meta Box. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-1204?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-1204 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-1204 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-16971.
When was CVE-2024-1204 published?: CVE-2024-1204 was published on 2024-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/03191b00-0b05-42db-9ce2-fc525981b6c9/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:metabox:meta_box:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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