CVE-2024-6386
CVE-2024-6386 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Wpml with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 26% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.9)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 26% (98th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-47493
- Weakness: CWE-94
- Affected product: Wpml
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The WPML plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in all versions up to, and including, 4.6.12 via Twig Server-Side Template Injection. This is due to missing input validation and sanitization on the render function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to execute code on the server.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-6386?
- The WPML plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in all versions up to, and including, 4.6.12 via Twig Server-Side Template Injection. This is due to missing input validation and sanitization on the render function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to execute code on the server.
- How severe is CVE-2024-6386?
- CVE-2024-6386 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2024-6386 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 26% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-6386?
- CVE-2024-6386 affects Wpml. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-6386?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2024-6386 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-6386 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47493.
- When was CVE-2024-6386 published?
- CVE-2024-6386 was published on 2024-08-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://sec.stealthcopter.com/wpml-rce-via-twig-ssti/
- https://wpml.org/
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/f7fc91cc-e529-4362-8269-bf7ee0766e1e?source=cve
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:wpml:wpml:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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