How severe is CVE-2024-5449?

CVE-2024-5449 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-2024-5449 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-5449?

CVE-2024-5449 affects Wppool Wp Dark Mode. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-5449?

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

Does CVE-2024-5449 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-5449 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-46667.

When was CVE-2024-5449 published?

CVE-2024-5449 was published on 2024-06-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-5449

CVE-2024-5449 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wppool Wp Dark Mode 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% (27th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-46667
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Wppool Wp Dark Mode
Published: 2024-06-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The WP Dark Mode – WordPress Dark Mode Plugin for Improved Accessibility, Dark Theme, Night Mode, and Social Sharing plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the wpdm_social_share_save_options function in all versions up to, and including, 5.0.4. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update the plugin's settings.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-5449?: The WP Dark Mode – WordPress Dark Mode Plugin for Improved Accessibility, Dark Theme, Night Mode, and Social Sharing plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the wpdm_social_share_save_options function in all versions up to, and including, 5.0.4. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update the plugin's settings.
How severe is CVE-2024-5449?: CVE-2024-5449 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-2024-5449 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-5449?: CVE-2024-5449 affects Wppool Wp Dark Mode. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5449?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-5449 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-5449 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-46667.
When was CVE-2024-5449 published?: CVE-2024-5449 was published on 2024-06-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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