CVE-2024-0975: The WordPress Access Control plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versi

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-0975?

wordpress access control: upgrade to newer than 4.0.13. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-0975 being exploited?

CVE-2024-0975 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-2024-0975 affect?

CVE-2024-0975 affects wordpress access control. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). The WordPress Access Control plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 4.0.13 via the REST API. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to bypass the plugin's "M

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-0975?

Priority 35/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Routine

MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-0975 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting wordpress access control. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The WordPress Access Control plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 4.0.13 via the REST API. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to bypass the plugin's "Make Website Members Only" feature (when unset) and view restricted page and post content.

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	0.5% (top 56%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-284
Published	2024-02-28
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: brandonwamboldt

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-02-28 09:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:54 UTCUpdated Record last modified

brandonwamboldt wordpress access control UPGRADE

Affected: <= 4.0.13

Fixed in: newer than 4.0.13

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wordpress-access-control || rpm -q wordpress-access-control || wordpress-access-control --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 4.0.13 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wordpress-access-control

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wordpress-access-control

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-2024-0975?

wordpress access control: upgrade to newer than 4.0.13. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-0975 being exploited?

CVE-2024-0975 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-2024-0975 affect?

CVE-2024-0975 affects wordpress access control. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). The WordPress Access Control plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 4.0.13 via the REST API. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to bypass the plugin's "M

How urgent is CVE-2024-0975?

Priority 35/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

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