How severe is CVE-2024-43289?

CVE-2024-43289 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-43289 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-43289?

CVE-2024-43289 affects Gvectors Wpforo Forum. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-43289?

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-2024-43289 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-43289 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-40181.

When was CVE-2024-43289 published?

CVE-2024-43289 was published on 2024-08-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-43289

CVE-2024-43289 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gvectors Wpforo Forum with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-40181
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Gvectors Wpforo Forum
Published: 2024-08-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor vulnerability in gVectors Team wpForo Forum.This issue affects wpForo Forum: from n/a through 2.3.4.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-43289?: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor vulnerability in gVectors Team wpForo Forum.This issue affects wpForo Forum: from n/a through 2.3.4.
How severe is CVE-2024-43289?: CVE-2024-43289 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-43289 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-43289?: CVE-2024-43289 affects Gvectors Wpforo Forum. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-43289?: 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-2024-43289 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-43289 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-40181.
When was CVE-2024-43289 published?: CVE-2024-43289 was published on 2024-08-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/wpforo/wordpress-wpforo-forum-plugin-2-3-4-unauthenticated-sensitive-data-exposure-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gvectors:wpforo_forum:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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