CVE-2024-1478

Name: CVE-2024-1478
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-03-05T02:15:26.773+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.53%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-1478 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The Maintenance Mode plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 3.0.1 via the REST API. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to obtain post and page content via API thus bypassing the content protection provided by the plugin.. EPSS estimates a 0.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Maintenance Mode plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 3.0.1 via the REST API. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to obtain post and page content via API thus bypassing the content protection provided by the plugin.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.53%

40.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Helderk	Maintenance Mode	< 3.0.2

References

Timeline

Published: Mar 5, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-1478?

How severe is CVE-2024-1478?

CVE-2024-1478 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-1478?

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-2024-1478?

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Source: NVD / NIST