How severe is CVE-2024-6624?

CVE-2024-6624 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-6624 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-6624?

CVE-2024-6624 affects Parorrey Json Api User. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6624?

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-2024-6624 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-6624 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47683.

When was CVE-2024-6624 published?

CVE-2024-6624 was published on 2024-07-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-6624

CVE-2024-6624 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Parorrey Json Api User with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-269.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-47683
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Parorrey Json Api User
Published: 2024-07-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The JSON API User plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in all versions up to, and including, 3.9.3. This is due to improper controls on custom user meta fields. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to register as administrators on the site. The plugin requires the JSON API plugin to also be installed.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-6624?: The JSON API User plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in all versions up to, and including, 3.9.3. This is due to improper controls on custom user meta fields. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to register as administrators on the site. The plugin requires the JSON API plugin to also be installed.
How severe is CVE-2024-6624?: CVE-2024-6624 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-6624 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-6624?: CVE-2024-6624 affects Parorrey Json Api User. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6624?: 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-2024-6624 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-6624 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47683.
When was CVE-2024-6624 published?: CVE-2024-6624 was published on 2024-07-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:parorrey:json_api_user:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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