CVE-2024-10078: The WP Easy Post Types plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access, modification, and loss of da

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-10078?

wp easy post types: upgrade to newer than 1.4.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-10078 being exploited?

CVE-2024-10078 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-2024-10078 affect?

CVE-2024-10078 affects wp easy post types. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.3). The WP Easy Post Types plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access, modification, and loss of data due to a missing capability check on multiple functions in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.4. This makes it possible for

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-10078?

Priority 31/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.3UPGRADE

CVE-2024-10078 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.3) affecting wp easy post types. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The WP Easy Post Types plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access, modification, and loss of data due to a missing capability check on multiple functions in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.4. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to add, modify, or delete plugin options and posts.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 65%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2024-10-18
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: newsignature

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-10-18 08:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:54 UTCUpdated Record last modified

newsignature wp easy post types UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.4.4

Fixed in: newer than 1.4.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wp-easy-post-types || rpm -q wp-easy-post-types || wp-easy-post-types --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.4.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wp-easy-post-types

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wp-easy-post-types

Note

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

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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-2024-10078?

wp easy post types: upgrade to newer than 1.4.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-10078 being exploited?

CVE-2024-10078 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-2024-10078 affect?

CVE-2024-10078 affects wp easy post types. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.3). The WP Easy Post Types plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access, modification, and loss of data due to a missing capability check on multiple functions in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.4. This makes it possible for

How urgent is CVE-2024-10078?

Priority 31/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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