CVE-2024-12327

CVE-2024-12327 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 LazyLoad Background Images plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the pblzbg_save_settings() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.7. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update the plugin's settings.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-12327?
The LazyLoad Background Images plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the pblzbg_save_settings() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.7. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update the plugin's settings.
How severe is CVE-2024-12327?
CVE-2024-12327 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-2024-12327 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-2024-12327?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-12327 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2024-12327 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-50774.
When was CVE-2024-12327 published?
CVE-2024-12327 was published on 2025-01-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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