CVE-2024-13688
CVE-2024-13688 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wpase Admin And Site Enhancements with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-798.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (23rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-54440
- Weakness: CWE-798
- Affected product: Wpase Admin And Site Enhancements
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Admin and Site Enhancements (ASE) WordPress plugin before 7.6.10 uses a hardcoded password in its Password Protection feature, allowing attacker to bypass the protection offered via a crafted request
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-13688?
- The Admin and Site Enhancements (ASE) WordPress plugin before 7.6.10 uses a hardcoded password in its Password Protection feature, allowing attacker to bypass the protection offered via a crafted request
- How severe is CVE-2024-13688?
- CVE-2024-13688 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2024-13688 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.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-13688?
- CVE-2024-13688 primarily affects Wpase Admin And Site Enhancements. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-13688?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2024-13688 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-13688 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-54440.
- When was CVE-2024-13688 published?
- CVE-2024-13688 was published on 2025-04-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:wpase:admin_and_site_enhancements:*:*:*:*:free:wordpress:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:wpase:admin_and_site_enhancements:*:*:*:*:pro:wordpress:*:*
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