CVE-2024-12249

CVE-2024-12249 is a medium-severity vulnerability 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-862.

Key facts

Description

The GS Insever Portfolio plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the save_settings() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.5. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update the plugin's CSS settings.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-12249?
The GS Insever Portfolio plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the save_settings() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.5. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update the plugin's CSS settings.
How severe is CVE-2024-12249?
CVE-2024-12249 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 none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-12249 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-12249?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-12249 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2024-12249 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-50713.
When was CVE-2024-12249 published?
CVE-2024-12249 was published on 2025-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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