CVE-2024-0839: The FeedWordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-0839?

feedwordpress: upgrade to 2024.0428. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-0839 being exploited?

CVE-2024-0839 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-2024-0839 affect?

CVE-2024-0839 affects feedwordpress. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). The FeedWordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 2022.0222 due to missing validation on the user controlled 'guid' key. This makes it possible for unauthenticated

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-0839?

Priority 36/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Routine

MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-0839 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting feedwordpress. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The FeedWordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 2022.0222 due to missing validation on the user controlled 'guid' key. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to view draft posts that may contain sensitive information.

Why this priority

Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 50%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-639
Published	2024-03-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: feedwordpress project

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 06:54 UTCUpdated Record last modified

feedwordpress project feedwordpress UPGRADE

Affected: < 2024.0428

Fixed in: 2024.0428

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy feedwordpress || rpm -q feedwordpress || feedwordpress --version

2. UPGRADE to 2024.0428 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade feedwordpress

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade feedwordpress

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-2024-0839?

feedwordpress: upgrade to 2024.0428. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-0839 being exploited?

CVE-2024-0839 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-2024-0839 affect?

CVE-2024-0839 affects feedwordpress. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). The FeedWordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 2022.0222 due to missing validation on the user controlled 'guid' key. This makes it possible for unauthenticated

How urgent is CVE-2024-0839?

Priority 36/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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