CVE-2024-6641
CVE-2024-6641 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Getastra Wp Hardening 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-697.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-47699
- Weakness: CWE-697
- Affected product: Getastra Wp Hardening
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The WP Hardening – Fix Your WordPress Security plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Security Feature Bypass in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.6. This is due to use of an incorrect regular expression within the "Stop User Enumeration" feature. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to bypass intended security restrictions and expose site usernames.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-6641?
- The WP Hardening – Fix Your WordPress Security plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Security Feature Bypass in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.6. This is due to use of an incorrect regular expression within the "Stop User Enumeration" feature. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to bypass intended security restrictions and expose site usernames.
- How severe is CVE-2024-6641?
- CVE-2024-6641 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-2024-6641 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-6641?
- CVE-2024-6641 affects Getastra Wp Hardening. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-6641?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2024-6641 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-6641 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47699.
- When was CVE-2024-6641 published?
- CVE-2024-6641 was published on 2024-09-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3151308/wp-security-hardening
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/7a52a278-1729-4027-8a00-e9804fa6698b?source=cve
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:getastra:wp_hardening:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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