How severe is CVE-2024-6420?

CVE-2024-6420 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-6420 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-6420?

CVE-2024-6420 affects Wpplugins Hide My Wp Ghost. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6420?

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.

Does CVE-2024-6420 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-6420 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47524.

When was CVE-2024-6420 published?

CVE-2024-6420 was published on 2024-07-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-6420

CVE-2024-6420 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wpplugins Hide My Wp Ghost with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6. 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 8.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-47524
Affected product: Wpplugins Hide My Wp Ghost
Published: 2024-07-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Hide My WP Ghost WordPress plugin before 5.2.02 does not prevent redirects to the login page via the auth_redirect WordPress function, allowing an unauthenticated visitor to access the hidden login page.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-6420?: The Hide My WP Ghost WordPress plugin before 5.2.02 does not prevent redirects to the login page via the auth_redirect WordPress function, allowing an unauthenticated visitor to access the hidden login page.
How severe is CVE-2024-6420?: CVE-2024-6420 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-6420 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-6420?: CVE-2024-6420 affects Wpplugins Hide My Wp Ghost. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6420?: 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.
Does CVE-2024-6420 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-6420 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47524.
When was CVE-2024-6420 published?: CVE-2024-6420 was published on 2024-07-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/dfda6577-81aa-4397-a2d6-1d736f9ebd44/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wpplugins:hide_my_wp_ghost:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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