How severe is CVE-2024-54279?

CVE-2024-54279 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-54279 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-54279?

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-2024-54279 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-54279 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-52404.

When was CVE-2024-54279 published?

CVE-2024-54279 was published on 2024-12-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-54279

CVE-2024-54279 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-497.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-52404
Weakness: CWE-497
Published: 2024-12-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Exposure of Sensitive System Information to an Unauthorized Control Sphere vulnerability in Tobias Keller WP-NERD Toolkit wp-nerd-toolkit.This issue affects WP-NERD Toolkit: from n/a through <= 1.1.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-54279?: Exposure of Sensitive System Information to an Unauthorized Control Sphere vulnerability in Tobias Keller WP-NERD Toolkit wp-nerd-toolkit.This issue affects WP-NERD Toolkit: from n/a through <= 1.1.
How severe is CVE-2024-54279?: CVE-2024-54279 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-54279 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-54279?: 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-2024-54279 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-54279 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-52404.
When was CVE-2024-54279 published?: CVE-2024-54279 was published on 2024-12-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/wp-nerd-toolkit/vulnerability/wordpress-wp-nerd-toolkit-plugin-1-1-sensitive-data-exposure-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

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