How severe is CVE-2024-8427?

CVE-2024-8427 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-8427 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-8427?

CVE-2024-8427 affects Wpshuffle Frontend Post Submission Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-8427?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-8427 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-8427 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49167.

When was CVE-2024-8427 published?

CVE-2024-8427 was published on 2024-09-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-8427

CVE-2024-8427 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wpshuffle Frontend Post Submission Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-862.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-49167
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Wpshuffle Frontend Post Submission Manager
Published: 2024-09-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Frontend Post Submission Manager Lite – Frontend Posting WordPress Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the save_global_settings and process_form_edit functions in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update the plugin's settings and forms.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-8427?: The Frontend Post Submission Manager Lite – Frontend Posting WordPress Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the save_global_settings and process_form_edit functions in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update the plugin's settings and forms.
How severe is CVE-2024-8427?: CVE-2024-8427 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-8427 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-8427?: CVE-2024-8427 affects Wpshuffle Frontend Post Submission Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8427?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-8427 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-8427 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49167.
When was CVE-2024-8427 published?: CVE-2024-8427 was published on 2024-09-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wpshuffle:frontend_post_submission_manager:*:*:*:*:lite:wordpress:*:*

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