CVE-2024-4427

Name: CVE-2024-4427
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-05-30T09:15:10.453+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.26%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-4427 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The Comparison Slider plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on several AJAX actions in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.5. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber access or above, to change plugin settings and perform other actions such deleting sliders.. EPSS estimates a 0.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Comparison Slider plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on several AJAX actions in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.5. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber access or above, to change plugin settings and perform other actions such deleting sliders.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.26%

17.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Comparisonslider	Comparison Slider	<= 1.0.5

References

https://wordpress.org/plugins/comparison-slider/Product
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/ab68a08d-a6d4-4424-a7bf-219951f752fa?source=cveThird Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/comparison-slider/Product
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/ab68a08d-a6d4-4424-a7bf-219951f752fa?source=cveThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 30, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-4427?

How severe is CVE-2024-4427?

CVE-2024-4427 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-4427?

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-2024-4427?

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Source: NVD / NIST