How severe is CVE-2024-12294?

CVE-2024-12294 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-2024-12294 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-12294?

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

Does CVE-2024-12294 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-12294 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-50750.

When was CVE-2024-12294 published?

CVE-2024-12294 was published on 2024-12-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-12294

CVE-2024-12294 is a medium-severity vulnerability 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: 0% (32nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-50750
Weakness: CWE-284
Published: 2024-12-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Last Viewed Posts by WPBeginner plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.1 via the 'get_legacy_cookies' function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to extract sensitive data including titles and permalinks of private, password-protected, pending, and draft posts.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-12294?: The Last Viewed Posts by WPBeginner plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.1 via the 'get_legacy_cookies' function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to extract sensitive data including titles and permalinks of private, password-protected, pending, and draft posts.
How severe is CVE-2024-12294?: CVE-2024-12294 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-2024-12294 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-12294?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-12294 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-12294 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-50750.
When was CVE-2024-12294 published?: CVE-2024-12294 was published on 2024-12-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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