How severe is CVE-2024-6499?

CVE-2024-6499 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 low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-6499 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-6499?

CVE-2024-6499 affects Maxfoundry Maxbuttons. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6499?

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

Does CVE-2024-6499 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-6499 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47584.

When was CVE-2024-6499 published?

CVE-2024-6499 was published on 2024-08-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-6499

CVE-2024-6499 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Maxfoundry Maxbuttons 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-47584
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Maxfoundry Maxbuttons
Published: 2024-08-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The WordPress Button Plugin MaxButtons plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to information exposure in all versions up to, and including, 9.7.8. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to obtain the full path to instances, which they may be able to use in combination with other vulnerabilities or to simplify reconnaissance work. On its own, this information is of very limited use.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-6499?: The WordPress Button Plugin MaxButtons plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to information exposure in all versions up to, and including, 9.7.8. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to obtain the full path to instances, which they may be able to use in combination with other vulnerabilities or to simplify reconnaissance work. On its own, this information is of very limited use.
How severe is CVE-2024-6499?: CVE-2024-6499 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 low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-6499 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-6499?: CVE-2024-6499 affects Maxfoundry Maxbuttons. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6499?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-6499 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-6499 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47584.
When was CVE-2024-6499 published?: CVE-2024-6499 was published on 2024-08-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:maxfoundry:maxbuttons:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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