CVE-2024-2538

Name: CVE-2024-2538
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-03-20T06:15:12.423+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.57%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-2538 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The Permalink Manager Lite plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'ajax_save_permalink' function in all versions up to, and including, 2.4.3.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with author access and above, to modify the permalinks of arbitrary posts.. EPSS estimates a 0.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Permalink Manager Lite plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'ajax_save_permalink' function in all versions up to, and including, 2.4.3.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with author access and above, to modify the permalinks of arbitrary posts.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.57%

42.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Permalink Manager Lite Project	Permalink Manager Lite	< 2.4.3.2

References

https://gist.github.com/Xib3rR4dAr/b1eec00e844932c6f2f30a63024b404eExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3052848#file35Patch
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/70cd028d-122d-4e3c-ac09-150dec07a2cd?source=cveThird Party Advisory
https://gist.github.com/Xib3rR4dAr/b1eec00e844932c6f2f30a63024b404eExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3052848#file35Patch
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/70cd028d-122d-4e3c-ac09-150dec07a2cd?source=cveThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 20, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-2538?

How severe is CVE-2024-2538?

CVE-2024-2538 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-2538?

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-2024-2538?

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Source: NVD / NIST