How severe is CVE-2024-49258?

CVE-2024-49258 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-49258 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.

How do I fix CVE-2024-49258?

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

Does CVE-2024-49258 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-49258 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-43325.

When was CVE-2024-49258 published?

CVE-2024-49258 was published on 2024-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-49258

CVE-2024-49258 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-35.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-43325
Weakness: CWE-35
Published: 2024-10-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Path Traversal: '.../...//' vulnerability in Limbcode WordPress Gallery Plugin – Limb Image Gallery limb-gallery.This issue affects WordPress Gallery Plugin – Limb Image Gallery: from n/a through <= 1.5.7.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-49258?: Path Traversal: '.../...//' vulnerability in Limbcode WordPress Gallery Plugin – Limb Image Gallery limb-gallery.This issue affects WordPress Gallery Plugin – Limb Image Gallery: from n/a through <= 1.5.7.
How severe is CVE-2024-49258?: CVE-2024-49258 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-49258 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.
How do I fix CVE-2024-49258?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-49258 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-49258 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-43325.
When was CVE-2024-49258 published?: CVE-2024-49258 was published on 2024-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/limb-gallery/vulnerability/wordpress-limb-gallery-plugin-1-5-7-arbitrary-file-download-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

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