How severe is CVE-2024-43924?

CVE-2024-43924 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-43924 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-43924?

CVE-2024-43924 affects Dfactory Responsive Lightbox. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-43924?

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

Does CVE-2024-43924 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-43924 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-40574.

When was CVE-2024-43924 published?

CVE-2024-43924 was published on 2024-10-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-43924

CVE-2024-43924 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dfactory Responsive Lightbox 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-862.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-40574
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Dfactory Responsive Lightbox
Published: 2024-10-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in dFactory Responsive Lightbox allows Accessing Functionality Not Properly Constrained by ACLs.This issue affects Responsive Lightbox: from n/a through 2.4.7.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-43924?: Missing Authorization vulnerability in dFactory Responsive Lightbox allows Accessing Functionality Not Properly Constrained by ACLs.This issue affects Responsive Lightbox: from n/a through 2.4.7.
How severe is CVE-2024-43924?: CVE-2024-43924 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-43924 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-43924?: CVE-2024-43924 affects Dfactory Responsive Lightbox. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-43924?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-43924 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-43924 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-40574.
When was CVE-2024-43924 published?: CVE-2024-43924 was published on 2024-10-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/responsive-lightbox/wordpress-responsive-lightbox-gallery-plugin-2-4-7-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dfactory:responsive_lightbox:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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