CVE-2024-2538

MEDIUM
Published Mar 20, 2024 Modified Apr 8, 2026 CWE-639 CWE-862

Description

The Permalink Manager Lite plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'ajax_save_permalink' function in all versions up to, and including, 2.4.3.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with author access and above, to modify the permalinks of arbitrary posts.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.4
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-639 CWE-639
CWE-862 Missing Authorization

Affected Products

Vendor Product
permalink_manager_lite_project permalink_manager_lite

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-2538? +
The Permalink Manager Lite plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'ajax_save_permalink' function in all versions up to, and including, 2.4.3.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with author access and above, to modify the permalinks of arbitrary posts. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.4 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2024-2538? +
CVE-2024-2538 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.4 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-2024-2538? +
CVE-2024-2538 affects products from permalink_manager_lite_project, specifically: permalink_manager_lite. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-2538? +
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.

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