How severe is CVE-2024-33556?

CVE-2024-33556 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high 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 high.

Is CVE-2024-33556 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-33556?

CVE-2024-33556 affects 8theme Xstore Core. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-33556?

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-2024-33556 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-33556 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-31293.

When was CVE-2024-33556 published?

CVE-2024-33556 was published on 2024-05-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-33556

CVE-2024-33556 is a high-severity vulnerability in 8theme Xstore Core with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-31293
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: 8theme Xstore Core
Published: 2024-05-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in 8theme XStore Core.This issue affects XStore Core: from n/a through 5.3.8.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-33556?: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in 8theme XStore Core.This issue affects XStore Core: from n/a through 5.3.8.
How severe is CVE-2024-33556?: CVE-2024-33556 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high 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 high.
Is CVE-2024-33556 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-33556?: CVE-2024-33556 affects 8theme Xstore Core. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-33556?: 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-2024-33556 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-33556 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-31293.
When was CVE-2024-33556 published?: CVE-2024-33556 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-limited-arbitrary-file-upload-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:8theme:xstore_core:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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