PatchTheCVECVE-2024-10040: The Infinite-Scroll plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, an
CVE-2024-10040 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting infinite-scroll. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Infinite-Scroll plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 2.6.2. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the process_ajax_edit and process_ajax_delete function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to make changes to plugin settings via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
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 | 0.3% (top 82%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-352 |
| Published | 2024-10-18 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2024-10040?
infinite-scroll: upgrade to newer than 2.6.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-10040 being exploited?
CVE-2024-10040 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-2024-10040 affect?
CVE-2024-10040 affects infinite-scroll. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). The Infinite-Scroll plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 2.6.2. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the process_ajax_edit and process_ajax_delete function
How urgent is CVE-2024-10040?
Priority 28/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action