CVE-2024-38774

Name: CVE-2024-38774
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-11-01T15:15:35.147+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.39%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-38774 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Missing Authorization vulnerability in SiteGround SiteGround Security allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects SiteGround Security: from n/a through 1.5.0.. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in SiteGround SiteGround Security allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects SiteGround Security: from n/a through 1.5.0.

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

0.39%

30.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-862

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/sg-security/wordpress-security-optimizer-plugin-1-5-0-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-38774?

How severe is CVE-2024-38774?

CVE-2024-38774 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38774?

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Source: NVD / NIST