CVE-2024-12920

CVE-2024-12920 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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 FoodBakery | Delivery Restaurant Directory WordPress Theme theme for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data and modification of data due to a missing capability check on the foodbakery_var_backup_file_delete, foodbakery_widget_file_delete, theme_option_save, export_widget_settings, ajax_import_widget_data, foodbakery_var_settings_backup_generate, foodbakery_var_backup_file_restore, and theme_option_rest_all functions in all versions up to, and including, 4.7. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to delete arbitrary files, update theme options, export widget options, import widget options, generate backups, restore backups, and reset theme options.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-12920?
The FoodBakery | Delivery Restaurant Directory WordPress Theme theme for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data and modification of data due to a missing capability check on the foodbakery_var_backup_file_delete, foodbakery_widget_file_delete, theme_option_save, export_widget_settings, ajax_import_widget_data, foodbakery_var_settings_backup_generate, foodbakery_var_backup_file_restore, and theme_option_rest_all functions in all versions up to, and including, 4.7. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to delete arbitrary files, update theme options, export widget options, import widget options, generate backups, restore backups, and reset theme options.
How severe is CVE-2024-12920?
CVE-2024-12920 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, 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 high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-12920 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.
How do I fix CVE-2024-12920?
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-2024-12920 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2024-12920 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-54113.
When was CVE-2024-12920 published?
CVE-2024-12920 was published on 2025-03-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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