How severe is CVE-2024-1479?

CVE-2024-1479 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-2024-1479 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-1479?

CVE-2024-1479 affects Generatepress Wp Show Posts. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-1479?

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

Does CVE-2024-1479 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-1479 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-17229.

When was CVE-2024-1479 published?

CVE-2024-1479 was published on 2024-03-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-1479

CVE-2024-1479 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Generatepress Wp Show Posts 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-863.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-17229
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Generatepress Wp Show Posts
Published: 2024-03-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The WP Show Posts plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.4 via the wpsp_display function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor access and above to view the contents of draft, trash, future, private and pending posts and pages.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-1479?: The WP Show Posts plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.4 via the wpsp_display function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor access and above to view the contents of draft, trash, future, private and pending posts and pages.
How severe is CVE-2024-1479?: CVE-2024-1479 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-2024-1479 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-1479?: CVE-2024-1479 affects Generatepress Wp Show Posts. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-1479?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-1479 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-1479 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-17229.
When was CVE-2024-1479 published?: CVE-2024-1479 was published on 2024-03-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:generatepress:wp_show_posts:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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