CVE-2024-0592: The Related Posts for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versio

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-0592?

related posts: upgrade to 2.2.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-0592 being exploited?

CVE-2024-0592 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-0592 affect?

CVE-2024-0592 affects related posts. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The Related Posts for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.1. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the handle_create_link() function. This ma

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-0592?

Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4UPGRADE

CVE-2024-0592 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting related posts. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Related Posts for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.1. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the handle_create_link() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to add related posts to other posts via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link. This ulti

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 79%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-352
Published	2024-03-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: never5

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-03-13 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:53 UTCUpdated Record last modified

never5 related posts UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.2.2

Fixed in: 2.2.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy related-posts || rpm -q related-posts || related-posts --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.2.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade related-posts

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade related-posts

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-0592?

related posts: upgrade to 2.2.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-0592 being exploited?

CVE-2024-0592 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-0592 affect?

CVE-2024-0592 affects related posts. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The Related Posts for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.1. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the handle_create_link() function. This ma

How urgent is CVE-2024-0592?

Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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References

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