How severe is CVE-2024-49321?

CVE-2024-49321 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-2024-49321 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-49321?

CVE-2024-49321 affects Colorlib Simple Custom Post Order. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-49321?

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

Does CVE-2024-49321 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-49321 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-43384.

When was CVE-2024-49321 published?

CVE-2024-49321 was published on 2024-10-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-49321

CVE-2024-49321 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Colorlib Simple Custom Post Order 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% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-43384
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Colorlib Simple Custom Post Order
Published: 2024-10-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in colorlibplugins Simple Custom Post Order simple-custom-post-order allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Simple Custom Post Order: from n/a through <= 2.5.7.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-49321?: Missing Authorization vulnerability in colorlibplugins Simple Custom Post Order simple-custom-post-order allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Simple Custom Post Order: from n/a through <= 2.5.7.
How severe is CVE-2024-49321?: CVE-2024-49321 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-2024-49321 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-49321?: CVE-2024-49321 affects Colorlib Simple Custom Post Order. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-49321?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-49321 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-49321 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-43384.
When was CVE-2024-49321 published?: CVE-2024-49321 was published on 2024-10-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/simple-custom-post-order/vulnerability/wordpress-simple-custom-post-order-plugin-2-5-7-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:colorlib:simple_custom_post_order:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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