CVE-2024-13550
CVE-2024-13550 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Paulrosen Abc Notation with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-22.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-51669
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Paulrosen Abc Notation
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The ABC Notation plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 6.1.3 via the 'file' attribute of the 'abcjs' shortcode. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-13550?
- The ABC Notation plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 6.1.3 via the 'file' attribute of the 'abcjs' shortcode. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.
- How severe is CVE-2024-13550?
- CVE-2024-13550 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2024-13550 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-13550?
- CVE-2024-13550 affects Paulrosen Abc Notation. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-13550?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2024-13550 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-13550 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-51669.
- When was CVE-2024-13550 published?
- CVE-2024-13550 was published on 2025-01-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/abc-notation/tags/6.1.3/abc-notation.php
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/e53a2b7a-7005-451a-88f2-c23d420b4aad?source=cve
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:paulrosen:abc_notation:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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