How severe is CVE-2024-8349?

CVE-2024-8349 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-8349 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-8349?

CVE-2024-8349 affects Uncannyowl Uncanny Groups For Learndash. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-8349?

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-2024-8349 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-8349 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49116.

When was CVE-2024-8349 published?

CVE-2024-8349 was published on 2024-09-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-8349

CVE-2024-8349 is a high-severity vulnerability in Uncannyowl Uncanny Groups For Learndash with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-49116
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Uncannyowl Uncanny Groups For Learndash
Published: 2024-09-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Uncanny Groups for LearnDash plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in all versions up to, and including, 6.1.0.1. This is due to the plugin not properly restricting what users a group leader can edit. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with group leader-level access and above, to change admin account email addresses which can subsequently lead to admin account access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-8349?: The Uncanny Groups for LearnDash plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in all versions up to, and including, 6.1.0.1. This is due to the plugin not properly restricting what users a group leader can edit. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with group leader-level access and above, to change admin account email addresses which can subsequently lead to admin account access.
How severe is CVE-2024-8349?: CVE-2024-8349 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-8349 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-8349?: CVE-2024-8349 affects Uncannyowl Uncanny Groups For Learndash. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8349?: 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-2024-8349 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-8349 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49116.
When was CVE-2024-8349 published?: CVE-2024-8349 was published on 2024-09-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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