CVE-2024-12614
CVE-2024-12614 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hirewebxperts Passwords Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-50997
- Weakness: CWE-862
- Affected product: Hirewebxperts Passwords Manager
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Passwords Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'pms_save_setting' and 'post_new_pass' AJAX actions in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.8. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update the plugins settings and add passwords.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-12614?
- The Passwords Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'pms_save_setting' and 'post_new_pass' AJAX actions in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.8. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update the plugins settings and add passwords.
- How severe is CVE-2024-12614?
- CVE-2024-12614 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2024-12614 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-12614?
- CVE-2024-12614 affects Hirewebxperts Passwords Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-12614?
- 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-2024-12614 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-12614 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-50997.
- When was CVE-2024-12614 published?
- CVE-2024-12614 was published on 2025-01-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3221505/passwords-manager/trunk/include/pms-passwords-ajax-action.php
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3221505/passwords-manager/trunk/include/pms-settings-ajax-action.php
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/898c5554-fd02-47a2-a1f9-1c488cfab57e?source=cve
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:hirewebxperts:passwords_manager:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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