How severe is CVE-2024-43042?

CVE-2024-43042 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-2024-43042 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-43042?

CVE-2024-43042 affects Pluck-cms Pluck. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-43042?

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-2024-43042 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-43042 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-40023.

When was CVE-2024-43042 published?

CVE-2024-43042 was published on 2024-08-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-43042

CVE-2024-43042 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Pluck-cms Pluck 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-307.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-40023
Weakness: CWE-307
Affected product: Pluck-cms Pluck
Published: 2024-08-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Pluck CMS 4.7.18 does not restrict failed login attempts, allowing attackers to execute a brute force attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-43042?: Pluck CMS 4.7.18 does not restrict failed login attempts, allowing attackers to execute a brute force attack.
How severe is CVE-2024-43042?: CVE-2024-43042 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-2024-43042 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-43042?: CVE-2024-43042 affects Pluck-cms Pluck. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-43042?: 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-2024-43042 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-43042 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-40023.
When was CVE-2024-43042 published?: CVE-2024-43042 was published on 2024-08-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:pluck-cms:pluck:4.7.18:-:*:*:*:*:*:*

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