CVE-2024-6228
CVE-2024-6228 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.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
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Description
The Notifications for Forms & WordPress Actions WordPress plugin before 2.6 does not validate a user-supplied value before using it to build a server-side file inclusion path, allowing authenticated users with subscriber-level access and above to include and execute arbitrary local PHP files on the server.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-6228?
- The Notifications for Forms & WordPress Actions WordPress plugin before 2.6 does not validate a user-supplied value before using it to build a server-side file inclusion path, allowing authenticated users with subscriber-level access and above to include and execute arbitrary local PHP files on the server.
- How severe is CVE-2024-6228?
- CVE-2024-6228 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2024-6228 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-6228?
- 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.
- When was CVE-2024-6228 published?
- CVE-2024-6228 was published on 2026-07-06.