How severe is CVE-2024-1653?

CVE-2024-1653 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-1653 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-1653?

CVE-2024-1653 affects Frenify Categorify. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-1653?

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

Does CVE-2024-1653 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-1653 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-17388.

When was CVE-2024-1653 published?

CVE-2024-1653 was published on 2024-02-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-1653

CVE-2024-1653 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Frenify Categorify with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-862.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-17388
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Frenify Categorify
Published: 2024-02-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Categorify plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the categorifyAjaxUpdateFolderPosition in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.7.4. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to update the folder position of categories as well as update the metadata of other taxonomies.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-1653?: The Categorify plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the categorifyAjaxUpdateFolderPosition in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.7.4. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to update the folder position of categories as well as update the metadata of other taxonomies.
How severe is CVE-2024-1653?: CVE-2024-1653 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-1653 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-1653?: CVE-2024-1653 affects Frenify Categorify. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-1653?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-1653 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-1653 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-17388.
When was CVE-2024-1653 published?: CVE-2024-1653 was published on 2024-02-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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