CVE-2024-1476
CVE-2024-1476 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Acurax Under Construction / Maintenance Mode 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-284.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-17226
- Weakness: CWE-284
- Affected product: Acurax Under Construction / Maintenance Mode
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- Last modified:
Description
The Under Construction / Maintenance Mode from Acurax plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 2.6 via the REST API. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to obtain the contents of posts and pages when maintenance mode is active thus bypassing the protection provided by the plugin.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-1476?
- The Under Construction / Maintenance Mode from Acurax plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 2.6 via the REST API. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to obtain the contents of posts and pages when maintenance mode is active thus bypassing the protection provided by the plugin.
- How severe is CVE-2024-1476?
- CVE-2024-1476 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-2024-1476 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-1476?
- CVE-2024-1476 affects Acurax Under Construction / Maintenance Mode. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-1476?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2024-1476 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-1476 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-17226.
- When was CVE-2024-1476 published?
- CVE-2024-1476 was published on 2024-02-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/coming-soon-maintenance-mode-from-acurax/
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/f28c47e6-a37d-4328-afb2-6a9e6b3fe20a?source=cve
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:acurax:under_construction_\/_maintenance_mode:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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