CVE-2024-9824

CVE-2024-9824 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

Description

The ImagePress – Image Gallery plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification and loss of data due to a missing capability check on the 'ip_delete_post' and 'ip_update_post_title' 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 delete arbitrary posts and update post titles.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-9824?
The ImagePress – Image Gallery plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification and loss of data due to a missing capability check on the 'ip_delete_post' and 'ip_update_post_title' 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 delete arbitrary posts and update post titles.
How severe is CVE-2024-9824?
CVE-2024-9824 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-2024-9824 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.
How do I fix CVE-2024-9824?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-9824 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2024-9824 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-50145.
When was CVE-2024-9824 published?
CVE-2024-9824 was published on 2024-10-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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