CVE-2024-37453

Name: CVE-2024-37453
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-11-01T15:15:25.677+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.39%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-37453 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Missing Authorization vulnerability in ProfileGrid User Profiles ProfileGrid allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects ProfileGrid: from n/a through 5.8.7.. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in ProfileGrid User Profiles ProfileGrid allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects ProfileGrid: from n/a through 5.8.7.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.39%

31.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-862

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Metagauss	Profilegrid	< 5.8.8

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/profilegrid-user-profiles-groups-and-communities/wordpress-profilegrid-user-profiles-groups-and-communities-plugin-5-8-7-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cveThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 1, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-37453?

How severe is CVE-2024-37453?

CVE-2024-37453 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-37453?

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Source: NVD / NIST