How severe is CVE-2024-8253?

CVE-2024-8253 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-2024-8253 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-8253?

CVE-2024-8253 affects Pickplugins Post Grid. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-8253?

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-2024-8253 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-8253 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49048.

When was CVE-2024-8253 published?

CVE-2024-8253 was published on 2024-09-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-8253

CVE-2024-8253 is a high-severity vulnerability in Pickplugins Post Grid 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-266.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 10% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-49048
Weakness: CWE-266
Affected product: Pickplugins Post Grid
Published: 2024-09-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Post Grid and Gutenberg Blocks plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in all versions 2.2.87 to 2.2.90. This is due to the plugin not properly restricting what user meta values can be updated and ensuring a form is active. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to update their user meta to become an administrator.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-8253?: The Post Grid and Gutenberg Blocks plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in all versions 2.2.87 to 2.2.90. This is due to the plugin not properly restricting what user meta values can be updated and ensuring a form is active. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to update their user meta to become an administrator.
How severe is CVE-2024-8253?: CVE-2024-8253 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-2024-8253 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-8253?: CVE-2024-8253 affects Pickplugins Post Grid. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8253?: 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-2024-8253 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-8253 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49048.
When was CVE-2024-8253 published?: CVE-2024-8253 was published on 2024-09-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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