How severe is CVE-2024-5639?

CVE-2024-5639 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-2024-5639 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-2024-5639?

CVE-2024-5639 affects Cozmoslabs User Profile Picture. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-5639?

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

Does CVE-2024-5639 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-5639 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-46819.

When was CVE-2024-5639 published?

CVE-2024-5639 was published on 2024-06-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-5639

CVE-2024-5639 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cozmoslabs User Profile Picture 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-639.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (33rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-46819
Weakness: CWE-639
Affected product: Cozmoslabs User Profile Picture
Published: 2024-06-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The User Profile Picture plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 2.6.1 via the 'rest_api_change_profile_image' function due to missing validation on a user controlled key. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to update the profile picture of any user.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-5639?: The User Profile Picture plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 2.6.1 via the 'rest_api_change_profile_image' function due to missing validation on a user controlled key. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to update the profile picture of any user.
How severe is CVE-2024-5639?: CVE-2024-5639 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-2024-5639 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-2024-5639?: CVE-2024-5639 affects Cozmoslabs User Profile Picture. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5639?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-5639 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-5639 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-46819.
When was CVE-2024-5639 published?: CVE-2024-5639 was published on 2024-06-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cozmoslabs:user_profile_picture:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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