CVE-2024-1290

Name: CVE-2024-1290
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-03-11T18:15:18.003+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.55%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-1290 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The User Registration WordPress plugin before 2.12 does not prevent users with at least the contributor role from rendering sensitive shortcodes, allowing them to generate, and leak, valid password reset URLs, which they can use to take over any accounts.. EPSS estimates a 0.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The User Registration WordPress plugin before 2.12 does not prevent users with at least the contributor role from rendering sensitive shortcodes, allowing them to generate, and leak, valid password reset URLs, which they can use to take over any accounts.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.55%

42.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Strategy11	User Registration Forms	< 2.12

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/a60187d4-9491-435a-bc36-8dd348a1ffa3/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/a60187d4-9491-435a-bc36-8dd348a1ffa3/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 11, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-1290?

How severe is CVE-2024-1290?

CVE-2024-1290 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-1290?

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-2024-1290?

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Source: NVD / NIST