HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2024-10520
MEDIUM

CVE-2024-10520

CWE-862Published: November 20, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

5.3
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The WP Project Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check in the 'check' method of the 'Create_Milestone', 'Create_Task_List', 'Create_Task', and 'Delete_Task' classes in version 2.6.14. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to create milestones, create task lists, create tasks, or delete tasks in any project. NOTE: Version 2.6.14 implemented a partial fix for this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-10520 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

wedevs1 product(s)
wp project manager
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/497760a8-7d4a-45a0-91e4-a8ee27bcdb02?source=cve

All References (2)

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https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3191204/wedevs-project-managerBroken Link
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https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/497760a8-7d4a-45a0-91e4-a8ee27bcdb02?source=cveThird Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2024-10520
CVSS Score5.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-862
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedNov 20, 2024

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2024-10520 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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