How severe is CVE-2024-7493?

CVE-2024-7493 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-2024-7493 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-7493?

CVE-2024-7493 affects Wpcom Wpcom Member. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-7493?

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-2024-7493 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-7493 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-48407.

When was CVE-2024-7493 published?

CVE-2024-7493 was published on 2024-09-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-7493

CVE-2024-7493 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Wpcom Wpcom Member 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: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-48407
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Wpcom Wpcom Member
Published: 2024-09-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The WPCOM Member plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in all versions up to, and including, 1.5.2.1. This is due to the plugin allowing arbitrary data to be passed to wp_insert_user() during registration. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update their role to that of an administrator during registration.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-7493?: The WPCOM Member plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in all versions up to, and including, 1.5.2.1. This is due to the plugin allowing arbitrary data to be passed to wp_insert_user() during registration. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update their role to that of an administrator during registration.
How severe is CVE-2024-7493?: CVE-2024-7493 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-2024-7493 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-7493?: CVE-2024-7493 affects Wpcom Wpcom Member. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-7493?: 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-2024-7493 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-7493 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-48407.
When was CVE-2024-7493 published?: CVE-2024-7493 was published on 2024-09-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wpcom:wpcom_member:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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