How severe is CVE-2026-24998?

CVE-2026-24998 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-24998 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-24998?

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

Does CVE-2026-24998 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-24998 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-5272.

When was CVE-2026-24998 published?

CVE-2026-24998 was published on 2026-02-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-24998

CVE-2026-24998 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-497.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (10th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-5272
Weakness: CWE-497
Published: 2026-02-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Exposure of Sensitive System Information to an Unauthorized Control Sphere vulnerability in WPMU DEV - Your All-in-One WordPress Platform Hustle wordpress-popup allows Retrieve Embedded Sensitive Data.This issue affects Hustle: from n/a through <= 7.8.9.2.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-24998?: Exposure of Sensitive System Information to an Unauthorized Control Sphere vulnerability in WPMU DEV - Your All-in-One WordPress Platform Hustle wordpress-popup allows Retrieve Embedded Sensitive Data.This issue affects Hustle: from n/a through <= 7.8.9.2.
How severe is CVE-2026-24998?: CVE-2026-24998 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-24998 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-24998?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-24998 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-24998 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-5272.
When was CVE-2026-24998 published?: CVE-2026-24998 was published on 2026-02-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/wordpress-popup/vulnerability/wordpress-hustle-plugin-7-8-9-2-sensitive-data-exposure-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

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