How severe is CVE-2024-49256?

CVE-2024-49256 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, 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 low.

Is CVE-2024-49256 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-49256?

CVE-2024-49256 affects Wpchill Htaccess File Editor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-49256?

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

Does CVE-2024-49256 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-49256 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-43720.

When was CVE-2024-49256 published?

CVE-2024-49256 was published on 2024-11-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-49256

CVE-2024-49256 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wpchill Htaccess File Editor with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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-863.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-43720
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Wpchill Htaccess File Editor
Published: 2024-11-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in WP Chill Htaccess File Editor htaccess-file-editor allows Accessing Functionality Not Properly Constrained by ACLs.This issue affects Htaccess File Editor: from n/a through <= 1.0.18.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-49256?: Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in WP Chill Htaccess File Editor htaccess-file-editor allows Accessing Functionality Not Properly Constrained by ACLs.This issue affects Htaccess File Editor: from n/a through <= 1.0.18.
How severe is CVE-2024-49256?: CVE-2024-49256 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, 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 low.
Is CVE-2024-49256 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-49256?: CVE-2024-49256 affects Wpchill Htaccess File Editor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-49256?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-49256 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-49256 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-43720.
When was CVE-2024-49256 published?: CVE-2024-49256 was published on 2024-11-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/htaccess-file-editor/vulnerability/wordpress-htaccess-file-editor-plugin-1-0-18-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wpchill:htaccess_file_editor:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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