How severe is CVE-2024-1733?

CVE-2024-1733 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 none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-1733 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-1733?

CVE-2024-1733 affects Charlestsmith Word Replacer Pro. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-1733?

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

Does CVE-2024-1733 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-1733 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-17461.

When was CVE-2024-1733 published?

CVE-2024-1733 was published on 2024-03-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-1733

CVE-2024-1733 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Charlestsmith Word Replacer Pro 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-862.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-17461
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Charlestsmith Word Replacer Pro
Published: 2024-03-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Word Replacer Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the word_replacer_ultra() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.0. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update arbitrary content on the affected WordPress site.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-1733?: The Word Replacer Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the word_replacer_ultra() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.0. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update arbitrary content on the affected WordPress site.
How severe is CVE-2024-1733?: CVE-2024-1733 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 none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-1733 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-1733?: CVE-2024-1733 affects Charlestsmith Word Replacer Pro. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-1733?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-1733 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-1733 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-17461.
When was CVE-2024-1733 published?: CVE-2024-1733 was published on 2024-03-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:charlestsmith:word_replacer_pro:1.0:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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