HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2024-5654
MEDIUM

CVE-2024-5654

CWE-862Published: June 8, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.5
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The CF7 Google Sheets Connector plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'execute_post_data_cg7_free' function in all versions up to, and including, 5.0.9. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to toggle site configuration settings, including WP_DEBUG, WP_DEBUG_LOG, SCRIPT_DEBUG, and SAVEQUERIES.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-5654 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
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

gsheetconnector1 product(s)
cf7 google sheets connector
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
Exploit-DB
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GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
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Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttps://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3099184/
PATCHhttps://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3099184/
ADVISORYhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/c0da4d55-5025-47cf-9f45-377d8943fc94?source=cve
ADVISORYhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/c0da4d55-5025-47cf-9f45-377d8943fc94?source=cve

All References (6)

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https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/cf7-google-sheets-connector/trunk/includes/class-gs-service.php#L52Product
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https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3099184/Patch
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https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/c0da4d55-5025-47cf-9f45-377d8943fc94?source=cveThird Party Advisory
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https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/cf7-google-sheets-connector/trunk/includes/class-gs-service.php#L52Product
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https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3099184/Patch
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https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/c0da4d55-5025-47cf-9f45-377d8943fc94?source=cveThird Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2024-5654
CVSS Score6.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-862
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJun 8, 2024

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2024-5654 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.
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