How severe is CVE-2024-49273?

CVE-2024-49273 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-49273 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-49273?

CVE-2024-49273 affects Metagauss Profilegrid. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-49273?

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

Does CVE-2024-49273 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-49273 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-43339.

When was CVE-2024-49273 published?

CVE-2024-49273 was published on 2024-10-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-49273

CVE-2024-49273 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Metagauss Profilegrid 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% (21st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-43339
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Metagauss Profilegrid
Published: 2024-10-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Metagauss ProfileGrid profilegrid-user-profiles-groups-and-communities.This issue affects ProfileGrid : from n/a through <= 5.9.3.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-49273?: Missing Authorization vulnerability in Metagauss ProfileGrid profilegrid-user-profiles-groups-and-communities.This issue affects ProfileGrid : from n/a through <= 5.9.3.
How severe is CVE-2024-49273?: CVE-2024-49273 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-49273 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-49273?: CVE-2024-49273 affects Metagauss Profilegrid. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-49273?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-49273 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-49273 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-43339.
When was CVE-2024-49273 published?: CVE-2024-49273 was published on 2024-10-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/profilegrid-user-profiles-groups-and-communities/vulnerability/wordpress-profilegrid-plugin-5-9-3-cross-site-request-forgery-csrf-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:metagauss:profilegrid:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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