CVE-2024-12365

CVE-2024-12365 is a high-severity vulnerability in Boldgrid W3 Total Cache with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.5. 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 W3 Total Cache plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the is_w3tc_admin_page function in all versions up to, and including, 2.8.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to obtain the plugin's nonce value and perform unauthorized actions, resulting in information disclosure, service plan limits consumption as well as making web requests to arbitrary locations originating from the web application that can be used to query information from internal services, including instance metadata on cloud-based applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-12365?
The W3 Total Cache plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the is_w3tc_admin_page function in all versions up to, and including, 2.8.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to obtain the plugin's nonce value and perform unauthorized actions, resulting in information disclosure, service plan limits consumption as well as making web requests to arbitrary locations originating from the web application that can be used to query information from internal services, including instance metadata on cloud-based applications.
How severe is CVE-2024-12365?
CVE-2024-12365 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-12365 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-12365?
CVE-2024-12365 affects Boldgrid W3 Total Cache. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-12365?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-12365 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2024-12365 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-50808.
When was CVE-2024-12365 published?
CVE-2024-12365 was published on 2025-01-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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