How severe is CVE-2024-28890?

CVE-2024-28890 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-28890 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-28890?

CVE-2024-28890 affects Incsub Forminator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-28890?

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

Does CVE-2024-28890 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-28890 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-25957.

When was CVE-2024-28890 published?

CVE-2024-28890 was published on 2024-04-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-28890

CVE-2024-28890 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Incsub Forminator 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-434.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-25957
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Incsub Forminator
Published: 2024-04-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Forminator prior to 1.29.0 contains an unrestricted upload of file with dangerous type vulnerability. If this vulnerability is exploited, a remote attacker may obtain sensitive information by accessing files on the server, alter the site that uses the plugin, and cause a denial-of-service (DoS) condition.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-28890?: Forminator prior to 1.29.0 contains an unrestricted upload of file with dangerous type vulnerability. If this vulnerability is exploited, a remote attacker may obtain sensitive information by accessing files on the server, alter the site that uses the plugin, and cause a denial-of-service (DoS) condition.
How severe is CVE-2024-28890?: CVE-2024-28890 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-28890 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-28890?: CVE-2024-28890 affects Incsub Forminator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-28890?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-28890 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-28890 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-25957.
When was CVE-2024-28890 published?: CVE-2024-28890 was published on 2024-04-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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