How severe is CVE-2024-49608?

CVE-2024-49608 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-49608 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-49608?

CVE-2024-49608 affects Gerryntabuhashe Gerryworks Post By Mail. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-49608?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-49608 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-49608 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-43471.

When was CVE-2024-49608 published?

CVE-2024-49608 was published on 2024-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-49608

CVE-2024-49608 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gerryntabuhashe Gerryworks Post By Mail with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-266.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (33rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-43471
Weakness: CWE-266
Affected product: Gerryntabuhashe Gerryworks Post By Mail
Published: 2024-10-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in gerryworks GERRYWORKS Post by Mail gerryworks-post-by-mail allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects GERRYWORKS Post by Mail: from n/a through <= 1.0.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-49608?: Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in gerryworks GERRYWORKS Post by Mail gerryworks-post-by-mail allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects GERRYWORKS Post by Mail: from n/a through <= 1.0.
How severe is CVE-2024-49608?: CVE-2024-49608 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-49608 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-49608?: CVE-2024-49608 affects Gerryntabuhashe Gerryworks Post By Mail. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-49608?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-49608 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-49608 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-43471.
When was CVE-2024-49608 published?: CVE-2024-49608 was published on 2024-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/gerryworks-post-by-mail/vulnerability/wordpress-gerryworks-post-by-mail-plugin-1-0-privilege-escalation-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gerryntabuhashe:gerryworks_post_by_mail:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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