CVE-2024-1204
MEDIUM
Published Apr 15, 2024
Modified May 15, 2025
Description
The Meta Box WordPress plugin before 5.9.4 does not prevent users with at least the contributor role from access arbitrary custom fields assigned to other user's posts.
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CVSS v3.1 Score
4.3
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product |
|---|---|
| metabox | meta_box |
References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-1204? +
The Meta Box WordPress plugin before 5.9.4 does not prevent users with at least the contributor role from access arbitrary custom fields assigned to other user's posts. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2024-1204? +
CVE-2024-1204 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.3 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-1204? +
CVE-2024-1204 affects products from metabox, specifically: meta_box. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-1204? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.