CVE-2024-3237

Name: CVE-2024-3237
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-05-04T04:15:08.69+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.37%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-3237 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The ConvertPlug plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the cp_dismiss_notice() function in all versions up to, and including, 3.5.25. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to update arbitrary option values to true.. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The ConvertPlug plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the cp_dismiss_notice() function in all versions up to, and including, 3.5.25. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to update arbitrary option values to true.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.37%

28.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-862

References

Timeline

Published: May 4, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-3237?

How severe is CVE-2024-3237?

CVE-2024-3237 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-3237?

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Source: NVD / NIST