PatchTheCVECVE-2024-10802: The Hash Elements plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capabilit
CVE-2024-10802 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting hash elements. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Hash Elements plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the hash_elements_get_posts_title_by_id() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.7. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to retrieve draft post titles that should not be accessible to unauthenticated users.
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 | 0.6% (top 50%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-862 |
| Published | 2024-11-13 |
| 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-2024-10802?
hash elements: upgrade to 1.4.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-10802 being exploited?
CVE-2024-10802 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-2024-10802 affect?
CVE-2024-10802 affects hash elements. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). The Hash Elements plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the hash_elements_get_posts_title_by_id() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.7. This makes it possible
How urgent is CVE-2024-10802?
Priority 36/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
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