How severe is CVE-2024-2962?

CVE-2024-2962 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-2024-2962 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-2962?

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

Does CVE-2024-2962 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-2962 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-27903.

When was CVE-2024-2962 published?

CVE-2024-2962 was published on 2024-03-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-2962

CVE-2024-2962 is a medium-severity vulnerability 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: 1% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-27903
Weakness: CWE-862
Published: 2024-03-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Networker - Tech News WordPress Theme with Dark Mode theme for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the admin_reload_nav_menu() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.9. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to modify the location of display menus.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-2962?: The Networker - Tech News WordPress Theme with Dark Mode theme for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the admin_reload_nav_menu() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.9. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to modify the location of display menus.
How severe is CVE-2024-2962?: CVE-2024-2962 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-2024-2962 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-2962?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-2962 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-2962 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-27903.
When was CVE-2024-2962 published?: CVE-2024-2962 was published on 2024-03-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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