How severe is CVE-2024-5541?

CVE-2024-5541 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-5541 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.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-5541?

CVE-2024-5541 affects Vowelweb Ibtana. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-5541?

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

Does CVE-2024-5541 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-5541 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-46741.

When was CVE-2024-5541 published?

CVE-2024-5541 was published on 2024-06-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-5541

CVE-2024-5541 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Vowelweb Ibtana with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-46741
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Vowelweb Ibtana
Published: 2024-06-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Ibtana – WordPress Website Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'ibtana_visual_editor_register_ajax_json_endpont' function in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.3.3. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update option values for reCAPTCHA keys on the WordPress site. This can be leveraged to bypass reCAPTCHA on the site. CVE-2024-37123 is likely a duplicate of this issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-5541?: The Ibtana – WordPress Website Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'ibtana_visual_editor_register_ajax_json_endpont' function in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.3.3. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update option values for reCAPTCHA keys on the WordPress site. This can be leveraged to bypass reCAPTCHA on the site. CVE-2024-37123 is likely a duplicate of this issue.
How severe is CVE-2024-5541?: CVE-2024-5541 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-5541 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.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-5541?: CVE-2024-5541 affects Vowelweb Ibtana. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5541?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-5541 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-5541 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-46741.
When was CVE-2024-5541 published?: CVE-2024-5541 was published on 2024-06-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:vowelweb:ibtana:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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