CVE-2024-1478
CVE-2024-1478 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Helderk 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: 1% (41st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-17228
- Weakness: CWE-284
- Affected product: Helderk Maintenance Mode
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Maintenance Mode plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 3.0.1 via the REST API. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to obtain post and page content via API thus bypassing the content protection provided by the plugin.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-1478?
- The Maintenance Mode plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 3.0.1 via the REST API. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to obtain post and page content via API thus bypassing the content protection provided by the plugin.
- How severe is CVE-2024-1478?
- CVE-2024-1478 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-2024-1478 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-1478?
- CVE-2024-1478 affects Helderk Maintenance Mode. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-1478?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2024-1478 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-1478 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-17228.
- When was CVE-2024-1478 published?
- CVE-2024-1478 was published on 2024-03-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3044964%40hkdev-maintenance-mode&new=3044964%40hkdev-maintenance-mode&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/hkdev-maintenance-mode/
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/36def628-e09e-4da0-ab14-35aefcb67f73?source=cve
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:helderk:maintenance_mode:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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