CVE-2024-12206

Name: CVE-2024-12206
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-01-09T11:15:12.07+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.16%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-12206 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The WordPress Header Builder Plugin – Pearl plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.8. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the stm_header_builder page. EPSS estimates a 0.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The WordPress Header Builder Plugin – Pearl plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.8. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the stm_header_builder page. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary headers via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.16%

5.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-352

References

Timeline

Published: Jan 9, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-12206?

How severe is CVE-2024-12206?

CVE-2024-12206 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-12206?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2024-12206?

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Source: NVD / NIST