CVE-2024-10079: The WP Easy Post Types plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to PHP Object Injection in versions up to, and inclu

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-10079?

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

Q: Is CVE-2024-10079 being exploited?

CVE-2024-10079 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-2024-10079 affect?

CVE-2024-10079 affects wp easy post types. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The WP Easy Post Types plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to PHP Object Injection in versions up to, and including, 1.4.4 via deserialization of untrusted input from the 'text' parameter in the 'ajax_import_content' function. This allows au

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-10079 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) 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 PHP Object Injection in versions up to, and including, 1.4.4 via deserialization of untrusted input from the 'text' parameter in the 'ajax_import_content' function. This allows authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to inject a PHP Object. No POP chain is present in the vulnerable plugin. If a POP chain is present via an additional plugin or theme installe

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 43%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-502
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-2024-10079?

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

Is CVE-2024-10079 being exploited?

CVE-2024-10079 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-2024-10079 affect?

CVE-2024-10079 affects wp easy post types. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The WP Easy Post Types plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to PHP Object Injection in versions up to, and including, 1.4.4 via deserialization of untrusted input from the 'text' parameter in the 'ajax_import_content' function. This allows au

How urgent is CVE-2024-10079?

Priority 45/100. High severity

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

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