CVE-2024-4997

Name: CVE-2024-4997
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-06-04T06:15:12.207+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.42%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-4997 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The WPUpper Share Buttons plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data when preparing sharing links for posts and pages in all versions up to, and including, 3.43. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to obtain the contents of password protected posts and pages.. EPSS estimates a 0.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The WPUpper Share Buttons plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data when preparing sharing links for posts and pages in all versions up to, and including, 3.43. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to obtain the contents of password protected posts and pages.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.42%

33.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-862

References

Timeline

Published: Jun 4, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-4997?

How severe is CVE-2024-4997?

CVE-2024-4997 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-4997?

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