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CRITICAL

CVE-2024-5488

CVSS v3

9.8

CRITICAL

EPSS Score

3.7 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-10-03

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

The SEOPress WordPress plugin before 7.9 does not properly protect some of its REST API routes, which combined with another Object Injection vulnerability can allow unauthenticated attackers to unserialize malicious gadget chains, compromising the site if a suitable chain is present.

Technical details

Published
2024-07-09

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-5488?

The SEOPress WordPress plugin before 7.9 does not properly protect some of its REST API routes, which combined with another Object Injection vulnerability can allow unauthenticated attackers to unserialize malicious gadget chains, compromising the site if a suitable chain is present.

Is CVE-2024-5488 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2024-5488 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 3.7% on 2026-10-03, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2024-5488?

CVE-2024-5488 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).

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