CVE-2024-2038
CVE-2024-2038 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-259.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (39th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-27005
- Weakness: CWE-259
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Visual Website Collaboration, Feedback & Project Management – Atarim plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access in all versions up to, and including, 3.22.6. This is due to the use of hardcoded credentials to authenticate all the incoming API requests. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to modify plugin settings, delete posts, modify post titles, and upload images.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-2038?
- The Visual Website Collaboration, Feedback & Project Management – Atarim plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access in all versions up to, and including, 3.22.6. This is due to the use of hardcoded credentials to authenticate all the incoming API requests. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to modify plugin settings, delete posts, modify post titles, and upload images.
- How severe is CVE-2024-2038?
- CVE-2024-2038 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2024-2038 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-2038?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2024-2038 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-2038 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-27005.
- When was CVE-2024-2038 published?
- CVE-2024-2038 was published on 2024-05-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/atarim-visual-collaboration/tags/3.18/inc/wpf_api.php
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?old=3076514&old_path=atarim-visual-collaboration%2Ftrunk%2Fatarim-visual-collaboration.php&new=3090249&new_path=atarim-visual-collaboration%2Ftrunk%2Fatarim-visual-collaboration.php
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/29532f4d-e830-4c99-ad77-076eebbbe98d?source=cve
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