CVE-2024-0677: The Pz-LinkCard WordPress plugin through 2.5.1 does not prevent users from pinging arbitrary hosts via some of

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-0677?

pz-linkcard: upgrade to 2.5.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-0677 being exploited?

CVE-2024-0677 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-2024-0677 affect?

CVE-2024-0677 affects pz-linkcard. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.1). The Pz-LinkCard WordPress plugin through 2.5.1 does not prevent users from pinging arbitrary hosts via some of its shortcodes, which could allow high privilege users such as contributors to perform SSRF attacks.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-0677?

Priority 27/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 5.1UPGRADE

CVE-2024-0677 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.1) affecting pz-linkcard. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Pz-LinkCard WordPress plugin through 2.5.1 does not prevent users from pinging arbitrary hosts via some of its shortcodes, which could allow high privilege users such as contributors to perform SSRF attacks.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 82%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-918
Published	2024-03-28
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: popozure

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-03-28 05:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:54 UTCUpdated Record last modified

popozure pz-linkcard UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.5.3

Fixed in: 2.5.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy pz-linkcard || rpm -q pz-linkcard || pz-linkcard --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.5.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade pz-linkcard

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade pz-linkcard

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-2024-0677?

pz-linkcard: upgrade to 2.5.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-0677 being exploited?

CVE-2024-0677 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-2024-0677 affect?

CVE-2024-0677 affects pz-linkcard. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.1). The Pz-LinkCard WordPress plugin through 2.5.1 does not prevent users from pinging arbitrary hosts via some of its shortcodes, which could allow high privilege users such as contributors to perform SSRF attacks.

How urgent is CVE-2024-0677?

Priority 27/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

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References

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