CVE-2024-11297: The Page Restriction WordPress (WP) – Protect WP Pages/Post plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive In

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-11297?

page restriction: upgrade to 1.3.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-11297 being exploited?

CVE-2024-11297 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-2024-11297 affect?

CVE-2024-11297 affects page restriction. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). The Page Restriction WordPress (WP) – Protect WP Pages/Post plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.6 via the WordPress core search feature. This makes it possible for u

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-11297?

Priority 41/100. Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-11297 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting page restriction. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Page Restriction WordPress (WP) – Protect WP Pages/Post plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.6 via the WordPress core search feature. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to extract sensitive data from posts that have been restricted to higher-level roles such as administrator.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference
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 51%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-200, CWE-203
Published	2024-12-20
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: miniorange

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-12-20 07:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:57 UTCUpdated Record last modified

miniorange page restriction UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.3.7

Fixed in: 1.3.7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy page-restriction || rpm -q page-restriction || page-restriction --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.3.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade page-restriction

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade page-restriction

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-2024-11297?

page restriction: upgrade to 1.3.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-11297 being exploited?

CVE-2024-11297 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-2024-11297 affect?

CVE-2024-11297 affects page restriction. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). The Page Restriction WordPress (WP) – Protect WP Pages/Post plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.6 via the WordPress core search feature. This makes it possible for u

How urgent is CVE-2024-11297?

Priority 41/100. Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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