How severe is CVE-2024-13769?

CVE-2024-13769 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-13769 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-13769?

CVE-2024-13769 affects Themerex Puzzles. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-13769?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-13769 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-13769 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-51746.

When was CVE-2024-13769 published?

CVE-2024-13769 was published on 2025-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-13769

CVE-2024-13769 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Themerex Puzzles with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (20th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-51746
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Themerex Puzzles
Published: 2025-02-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Puzzles | WP Magazine / Review with Store WordPress Theme + RTL theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting due to a missing capability check on the 'theme_options_ajax_post_action' AJAX action in all versions up to, and including, 4.2.4. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update the plugin's settings and inject malicious web scripts. The developer opted to remove the software from the repository, so an update is not available and it is recommended to find a replacement software.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-13769?: The Puzzles | WP Magazine / Review with Store WordPress Theme + RTL theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting due to a missing capability check on the 'theme_options_ajax_post_action' AJAX action in all versions up to, and including, 4.2.4. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update the plugin's settings and inject malicious web scripts. The developer opted to remove the software from the repository, so an update is not available and it is recommended to find a replacement software.
How severe is CVE-2024-13769?: CVE-2024-13769 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-13769 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-13769?: CVE-2024-13769 affects Themerex Puzzles. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-13769?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-13769 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-13769 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-51746.
When was CVE-2024-13769 published?: CVE-2024-13769 was published on 2025-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:themerex:puzzles:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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