CVE-2024-43980

Name: CVE-2024-43980
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-11-01T15:15:51.173+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.51%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-43980 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Missing Authorization vulnerability in CozyThemes Fota WP allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Fota WP: from n/a through 1.4.1.. EPSS estimates a 0.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in CozyThemes Fota WP allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Fota WP: from n/a through 1.4.1.

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

0.51%

39.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-862

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cozythemes	Fotawp	< 1.4.2

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/fotawp/wordpress-fotawp-theme-1-4-1-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-2024-43980?

Missing Authorization vulnerability in CozyThemes Fota WP allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Fota WP: from n/a through 1.4.1.

How severe is CVE-2024-43980?

CVE-2024-43980 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-43980?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST