CVE-2024-49256

Name: CVE-2024-49256
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-11-01T15:15:56.65+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.36%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-49256 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in WP Chill Htaccess File Editor htaccess-file-editor allows Accessing Functionality Not Properly Constrained by ACLs.This issue affects Htaccess File Editor: from n/a through <= 1.0.18.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in WP Chill Htaccess File Editor htaccess-file-editor allows Accessing Functionality Not Properly Constrained by ACLs.This issue affects Htaccess File Editor: from n/a through <= 1.0.18.

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

0.36%

28.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-863

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wpchill	Htaccess File Editor	< 1.0.19

References

https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/htaccess-file-editor/vulnerability/wordpress-htaccess-file-editor-plugin-1-0-18-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-49256?

How severe is CVE-2024-49256?

CVE-2024-49256 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-49256?

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Source: NVD / NIST