CVE-2024-10520: The WP Project Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missin

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-10520?

wp project manager: upgrade to 2.6.15. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-10520 being exploited?

CVE-2024-10520 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-2024-10520 affect?

CVE-2024-10520 affects wp project manager. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). The WP Project Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check in the 'check' method of the 'Create_Milestone', 'Create_Task_List', 'Create_Task', and 'Delete_Task' classes i

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-10520?

Priority 30/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Routine

MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-10520 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting wp project manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The WP Project Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check in the 'check' method of the 'Create_Milestone', 'Create_Task_List', 'Create_Task', and 'Delete_Task' classes in version 2.6.14. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to create milestones, create task lists, create tasks, or delete tasks in any project. NOTE: Version 2.6.14 implemented a partial fix for t

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 75%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2024-11-20
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: wedevs

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-11-20 12:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:55 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wedevs wp project manager UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.6.15

Fixed in: 2.6.15

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wp-project-manager || rpm -q wp-project-manager || wp-project-manager --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.6.15 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wp-project-manager

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wp-project-manager

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-2024-10520?

wp project manager: upgrade to 2.6.15. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-10520 being exploited?

CVE-2024-10520 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-2024-10520 affect?

CVE-2024-10520 affects wp project manager. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). The WP Project Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check in the 'check' method of the 'Create_Milestone', 'Create_Task_List', 'Create_Task', and 'Delete_Task' classes i

How urgent is CVE-2024-10520?

Priority 30/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

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