How severe is CVE-2024-9187?

CVE-2024-9187 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-2024-9187 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-9187?

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

Does CVE-2024-9187 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-9187 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49778.

When was CVE-2024-9187 published?

CVE-2024-9187 was published on 2024-10-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-9187

CVE-2024-9187 is a medium-severity vulnerability 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% (17th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-49778
Weakness: CWE-862
Published: 2024-10-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Read more By Adam plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized loss of data due to a missing capability check on the deleteRm() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.8. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to delete read more buttons.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-9187?: The Read more By Adam plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized loss of data due to a missing capability check on the deleteRm() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.8. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to delete read more buttons.
How severe is CVE-2024-9187?: CVE-2024-9187 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-2024-9187 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-9187?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-9187 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-9187 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49778.
When was CVE-2024-9187 published?: CVE-2024-9187 was published on 2024-10-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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