How severe is CVE-2024-2538?

CVE-2024-2538 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, 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 low.

Is CVE-2024-2538 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-2538?

CVE-2024-2538 affects Permalink Manager Lite Project Permalink Manager Lite. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-2538?

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

Does CVE-2024-2538 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-2538 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-27487.

When was CVE-2024-2538 published?

CVE-2024-2538 was published on 2024-03-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-2538

CVE-2024-2538 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Permalink Manager Lite Project Permalink Manager Lite with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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-639.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-27487
Weakness: CWE-639
Affected product: Permalink Manager Lite Project Permalink Manager Lite
Published: 2024-03-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Permalink Manager Lite plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'ajax_save_permalink' function in all versions up to, and including, 2.4.3.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with author access and above, to modify the permalinks of arbitrary posts.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-2538?: The Permalink Manager Lite plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'ajax_save_permalink' function in all versions up to, and including, 2.4.3.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with author access and above, to modify the permalinks of arbitrary posts.
How severe is CVE-2024-2538?: CVE-2024-2538 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, 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 low.
Is CVE-2024-2538 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-2538?: CVE-2024-2538 affects Permalink Manager Lite Project Permalink Manager Lite. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-2538?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-2538 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-2538 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-27487.
When was CVE-2024-2538 published?: CVE-2024-2538 was published on 2024-03-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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