How severe is CVE-2024-13373?

CVE-2024-13373 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-13373 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-13373?

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-2024-13373 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-13373 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-5899.

When was CVE-2024-13373 published?

CVE-2024-13373 was published on 2025-03-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-13373

CVE-2024-13373 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-620.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-5899
Weakness: CWE-620
Published: 2025-03-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Exertio Framework plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation via account takeover in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.1. This is due to the plugin not properly validating a user's identity prior to updating their password through the fl_forgot_pass_new() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to change arbitrary user's passwords, including administrators, and leverage that to gain access to their account.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-13373?: The Exertio Framework plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation via account takeover in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.1. This is due to the plugin not properly validating a user's identity prior to updating their password through the fl_forgot_pass_new() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to change arbitrary user's passwords, including administrators, and leverage that to gain access to their account.
How severe is CVE-2024-13373?: CVE-2024-13373 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-13373 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-13373?: 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-2024-13373 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-13373 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-5899.
When was CVE-2024-13373 published?: CVE-2024-13373 was published on 2025-03-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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