CVE-2024-43042

Name: CVE-2024-43042
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-08-16T20:15:13.573+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.63%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-43042 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Pluck CMS 4.7.18 does not restrict failed login attempts, allowing attackers to execute a brute force attack.. EPSS estimates a 0.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Pluck CMS 4.7.18 does not restrict failed login attempts, allowing attackers to execute a brute force attack.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.63%

45.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Pluck-Cms	Pluck	4.7.18

References

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FnLCFP8xDrE1e_4Ft_TZ7VhC-JBkpsL0/view?usp=sharingExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/pluck-cms/pluckProduct

Timeline

Published: Aug 16, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-43042?

Pluck CMS 4.7.18 does not restrict failed login attempts, allowing attackers to execute a brute force attack.

How severe is CVE-2024-43042?

CVE-2024-43042 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-43042?

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-2024-43042?

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Source: NVD / NIST