How severe is CVE-2024-33552?

CVE-2024-33552 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-33552 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-2024-33552?

CVE-2024-33552 affects 8theme Xstore Core. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-33552?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-33552 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-33552 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-31289.

When was CVE-2024-33552 published?

CVE-2024-33552 was published on 2024-05-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-33552

CVE-2024-33552 is a critical-severity vulnerability in 8theme Xstore Core with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-269.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-31289
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: 8theme Xstore Core
Published: 2024-05-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in 8theme XStore Core allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects XStore Core: from n/a through 5.3.8.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-33552?: Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in 8theme XStore Core allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects XStore Core: from n/a through 5.3.8.
How severe is CVE-2024-33552?: CVE-2024-33552 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-33552 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-2024-33552?: CVE-2024-33552 affects 8theme Xstore Core. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-33552?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-33552 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-33552 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-31289.
When was CVE-2024-33552 published?: CVE-2024-33552 was published on 2024-05-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/et-core-plugin/wordpress-xstore-core-plugin-5-3-5-unauthenticated-privilege-escalation-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

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