Is CVE-2024-30542 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-30542 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-30542 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-30542 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-30542?

CVE-2024-30542 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2024-30542

CWE-269Published: May 17, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in Wholesale WholesaleX allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects WholesaleX: from n/a through 1.3.2.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

WholesaleX contains a privilege management flaw that enables unauthenticated remote attackers to escalate their privileges. This critical issue carries a CVSS score of 9.8, indicating a high risk of total system compromise.

There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability, and it is not listed in the CISA KEV. The flaw is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

Recommended Action

Update the WholesaleX plugin to a version beyond 1.3.2 to resolve the privilege escalation risk.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-30542 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.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.