CVE-2024-1108: The Plugin Groups plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing cap

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-1108?

plugin groups: upgrade to 2.0.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-1108 being exploited?

CVE-2024-1108 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-2024-1108 affect?

CVE-2024-1108 affects plugin groups. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The Plugin Groups plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the admin_init() function in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.6. This makes it possible for unauthenticated

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-1108?

Priority 38/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-1108 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting plugin groups. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Plugin Groups plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the admin_init() function in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.6. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to change the settings of the plugin, which can also cause a denial of service due to a misconfiguration.

Why this priority

Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 58%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2024-02-21
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: davidcramer

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-02-21 03:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:03 UTCUpdated Record last modified

davidcramer plugin groups UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.0.7

Fixed in: 2.0.7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy plugin-groups || rpm -q plugin-groups || plugin-groups --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.0.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade plugin-groups

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade plugin-groups

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-2024-1108?

plugin groups: upgrade to 2.0.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-1108 being exploited?

CVE-2024-1108 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-2024-1108 affect?

CVE-2024-1108 affects plugin groups. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The Plugin Groups plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the admin_init() function in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.6. This makes it possible for unauthenticated

How urgent is CVE-2024-1108?

Priority 38/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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References

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