How severe is CVE-2024-6698?

CVE-2024-6698 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-6698 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-2024-6698?

CVE-2024-6698 affects Wpmet Fundengine. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6698?

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-2024-6698 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-6698 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47742.

When was CVE-2024-6698 published?

CVE-2024-6698 was published on 2024-08-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-6698

CVE-2024-6698 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wpmet Fundengine with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-862.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-47742
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Wpmet Fundengine
Published: 2024-08-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The FundEngine plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in all versions up to, and including, 1.7.0. This is due to the plugin not properly verifying user meta updated through the update_user_meta function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to update their user meta which can be leveraged to update their capabilities to gain administrator access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-6698?: The FundEngine plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in all versions up to, and including, 1.7.0. This is due to the plugin not properly verifying user meta updated through the update_user_meta function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to update their user meta which can be leveraged to update their capabilities to gain administrator access.
How severe is CVE-2024-6698?: CVE-2024-6698 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-6698 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-2024-6698?: CVE-2024-6698 affects Wpmet Fundengine. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6698?: 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-2024-6698 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-6698 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47742.
When was CVE-2024-6698 published?: CVE-2024-6698 was published on 2024-08-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wpmet:fundengine:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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