MEDIUM
CVE-2024-2538
CWE-639Published: March 20, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
4.3
CVSS v3.1
Official 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.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-2538 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
permalink_manager_lite_project1 product(s)
permalink manager lite
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
All References (6)
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https://gist.github.com/Xib3rR4dAr/b1eec00e844932c6f2f30a63024b404eExploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://gist.github.com/Xib3rR4dAr/b1eec00e844932c6f2f30a63024b404eExploit · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2024-2538
CVSS Score4.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-639
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMar 20, 2024
Related CVEs (CWE-639)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2024-2538 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.