CVE-2024-8349

Name: CVE-2024-8349
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-09-25T03:15:03.817+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 1.13%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-8349 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. The Uncanny Groups for LearnDash plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in all versions up to, and including, 6.1.0.1. This is due to the plugin not properly restricting what users a group leader can edit. EPSS estimates a 1.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Uncanny Groups for LearnDash plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in all versions up to, and including, 6.1.0.1. This is due to the plugin not properly restricting what users a group leader can edit. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with group leader-level access and above, to change admin account email addresses which can subsequently lead to admin account access.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.13%

62.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-862

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Uncannyowl	Uncanny Groups For Learndash	< 6.1.1

References

https://github.com/karlemilnikka/CVE-2024-8349-and-CVE-2024-8350Third Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/64cf0ae2-8d66-40d1-8bb6-0cab1dafab0d?source=cveThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 25, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-8349?

How severe is CVE-2024-8349?

CVE-2024-8349 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-8349?

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