How severe is CVE-2024-6553?

CVE-2024-6553 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-2024-6553 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-6553?

CVE-2024-6553 affects Wp-meteor Wp Meteor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6553?

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

Does CVE-2024-6553 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-6553 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47626.

When was CVE-2024-6553 published?

CVE-2024-6553 was published on 2024-07-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-6553

CVE-2024-6553 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wp-meteor Wp Meteor 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% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-47626
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Wp-meteor Wp Meteor
Published: 2024-07-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The WP Meteor Website Speed Optimization Addon plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Full Path Disclosure in all versions up to, and including, 3.4.3.This is due to the plugin utilizing wpdesk and leaving test files with display_errors on. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to retrieve the full path of the web application, which can be used to aid other attacks. The information displayed is not useful on its own, and requires another vulnerability to be present for damage to an affected website.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-6553?: The WP Meteor Website Speed Optimization Addon plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Full Path Disclosure in all versions up to, and including, 3.4.3.This is due to the plugin utilizing wpdesk and leaving test files with display_errors on. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to retrieve the full path of the web application, which can be used to aid other attacks. The information displayed is not useful on its own, and requires another vulnerability to be present for damage to an affected website.
How severe is CVE-2024-6553?: CVE-2024-6553 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-2024-6553 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-6553?: CVE-2024-6553 affects Wp-meteor Wp Meteor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6553?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-6553 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-6553 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47626.
When was CVE-2024-6553 published?: CVE-2024-6553 was published on 2024-07-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wp-meteor:wp_meteor:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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