How severe is CVE-2024-43968?

CVE-2024-43968 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-43968 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-43968?

CVE-2024-43968 affects Automattic Newspack. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-43968?

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

Does CVE-2024-43968 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-43968 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-40617.

When was CVE-2024-43968 published?

CVE-2024-43968 was published on 2024-11-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-43968

CVE-2024-43968 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Automattic Newspack with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-40617
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Automattic Newspack
Published: 2024-11-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Broken Access Control vulnerability in Automattic Newspack allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Newspack: from n/a through 3.8.6.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-43968?: Broken Access Control vulnerability in Automattic Newspack allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Newspack: from n/a through 3.8.6.
How severe is CVE-2024-43968?: CVE-2024-43968 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-43968 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-43968?: CVE-2024-43968 affects Automattic Newspack. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-43968?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-43968 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-43968 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-40617.
When was CVE-2024-43968 published?: CVE-2024-43968 was published on 2024-11-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/newspack-plugin/wordpress-newspack-plugin-3-8-7-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:automattic:newspack:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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