How severe is CVE-2024-12538?

CVE-2024-12538 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 low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-12538 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-2024-12538?

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

Does CVE-2024-12538 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-12538 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-50942.

When was CVE-2024-12538 published?

CVE-2024-12538 was published on 2025-01-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-12538

CVE-2024-12538 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (23rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-50942
Weakness: CWE-200
Published: 2025-01-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Duplicate Post, Page and Any Custom Post plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 3.5.5 via the 'dpp_duplicate_as_draft' function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to extract potentially sensitive data from draft, scheduled (future), private, and password protected posts.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-12538?: The Duplicate Post, Page and Any Custom Post plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 3.5.5 via the 'dpp_duplicate_as_draft' function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to extract potentially sensitive data from draft, scheduled (future), private, and password protected posts.
How severe is CVE-2024-12538?: CVE-2024-12538 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 low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-12538 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-2024-12538?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-12538 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-12538 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-50942.
When was CVE-2024-12538 published?: CVE-2024-12538 was published on 2025-01-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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