CVE-2024-1516

Name: CVE-2024-1516
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-02-28T09:15:43.2+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.42%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-1516 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The WP eCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized arbitrary post creation due to a missing capability check on the check_for_saas_push() function in all versions up to, and including, 3.15.1. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to create arbitrary posts with arbitrary content.. EPSS estimates a 0.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The WP eCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized arbitrary post creation due to a missing capability check on the check_for_saas_push() function in all versions up to, and including, 3.15.1. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to create arbitrary posts with arbitrary content.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.42%

33.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Zao	Wp Ecommerce	<= 3.15.1

References

Timeline

Published: Feb 28, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-1516?

How severe is CVE-2024-1516?

CVE-2024-1516 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-1516?

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-2024-1516?

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Source: NVD / NIST