CVE-2024-13637

Name: CVE-2024-13637
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-04-02T10:15:18.88+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.32%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-13637 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The Demo Awesome plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the install_plugin function in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to install and activate arbitrary plugins... EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Demo Awesome plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the install_plugin function in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to install and activate arbitrary plugins..

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.32%

23.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-862

References

Timeline

Published: Apr 2, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-13637?

How severe is CVE-2024-13637?

CVE-2024-13637 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-13637?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST