How severe is CVE-2024-12309?

CVE-2024-12309 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 none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-12309 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-12309?

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

Does CVE-2024-12309 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-12309 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-50761.

When was CVE-2024-12309 published?

CVE-2024-12309 was published on 2024-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-12309

CVE-2024-12309 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-639.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (23rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-50761
Weakness: CWE-639
Published: 2024-12-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Rate My Post – Star Rating Plugin by FeedbackWP plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 4.2.4 via the get_post_status() due to missing validation on a user controlled key. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to vote on unpublished scheduled posts.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-12309?: The Rate My Post – Star Rating Plugin by FeedbackWP plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 4.2.4 via the get_post_status() due to missing validation on a user controlled key. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to vote on unpublished scheduled posts.
How severe is CVE-2024-12309?: CVE-2024-12309 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 none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-12309 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-12309?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-12309 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-12309 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-50761.
When was CVE-2024-12309 published?: CVE-2024-12309 was published on 2024-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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