CVE-2024-10311: The External Database Based Actions plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up

Routine

HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-10311 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting external database based actions. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The External Database Based Actions plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 0.1. This is due to a missing capability check in the 'edba_admin_handle' function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to update the plugin settings and log in as any existing user on the site, such as an administrator.

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 61%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-288
Published	2024-11-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: cmorillas1

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-11-15 10:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:55 UTCUpdated Record last modified

cmorillas1 external database based actions DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy external-database-based-actions || rpm -q external-database-based-actions || external-database-based-actions --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison external-database-based-actions sudo apt install external-database-based-actions=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.1> sudo apt-mark hold external-database-based-actions

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list external-database-based-actions sudo dnf downgrade external-database-based-actions-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.1> sudo dnf versionlock add external-database-based-actions

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-10311?

external database based actions: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-10311 being exploited?

CVE-2024-10311 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-2024-10311 affect?

CVE-2024-10311 affects external database based actions. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The External Database Based Actions plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 0.1. This is due to a missing capability check in the 'edba_admin_handle' function. This makes it possible for

How urgent is CVE-2024-10311?

Priority 36/100. High severity

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References

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