How severe is CVE-2024-29138?

CVE-2024-29138 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-29138 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-29138?

CVE-2024-29138 affects Dev.institute Restrict User Access. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-29138?

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-2024-29138 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-29138 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-26174.

When was CVE-2024-29138 published?

CVE-2024-29138 was published on 2024-03-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-29138

CVE-2024-29138 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dev.institute Restrict User Access with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-26174
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Dev.institute Restrict User Access
Published: 2024-03-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Joachim Jensen Restrict User Access – Membership Plugin with Force restrict-user-access.This issue affects Restrict User Access – Membership Plugin with Force: from n/a through <= 2.5.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-29138?: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Joachim Jensen Restrict User Access – Membership Plugin with Force restrict-user-access.This issue affects Restrict User Access – Membership Plugin with Force: from n/a through <= 2.5.
How severe is CVE-2024-29138?: CVE-2024-29138 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-29138 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-29138?: CVE-2024-29138 affects Dev.institute Restrict User Access. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-29138?: 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-2024-29138 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-29138 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-26174.
When was CVE-2024-29138 published?: CVE-2024-29138 was published on 2024-03-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dev.institute:restrict_user_access:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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