CVE-2024-3312
CVE-2024-3312 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% (43rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-31902
- Weakness: CWE-862
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Easy Custom Auto Excerpt plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 2.4.12. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to obtain excerpts of password-protected posts.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-3312?
- The Easy Custom Auto Excerpt plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 2.4.12. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to obtain excerpts of password-protected posts.
- How severe is CVE-2024-3312?
- CVE-2024-3312 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 low, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2024-3312 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.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-3312?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2024-3312 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-3312 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-31902.
- When was CVE-2024-3312 published?
- CVE-2024-3312 was published on 2024-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&new=3071273%40easy-custom-auto-excerpt%2Ftrunk&old=2242878%40easy-custom-auto-excerpt%2Ftrunk&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/8c1e1fe4-23be-4f66-ae9f-cabb83811b71?source=cve
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