How severe is CVE-2024-38709?

CVE-2024-38709 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-38709 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38709?

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

Does CVE-2024-38709 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-38709 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37560.

When was CVE-2024-38709 published?

CVE-2024-38709 was published on 2024-07-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-38709

CVE-2024-38709 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-37560
Weakness: CWE-22
Published: 2024-07-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in Milan Petrovic GD Rating System allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects GD Rating System: from n/a through 3.6.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-38709?: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in Milan Petrovic GD Rating System allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects GD Rating System: from n/a through 3.6.
How severe is CVE-2024-38709?: CVE-2024-38709 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-38709 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38709?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-38709 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-38709 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37560.
When was CVE-2024-38709 published?: CVE-2024-38709 was published on 2024-07-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/gd-rating-system/wordpress-gd-rating-system-plugin-3-6-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

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