CVE-2024-11724: The Cookie Consent for WP – Cookie Consent, Consent Log, Cookie Scanner, Script Blocker (for GDPR, CCPA & ePri

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-11724?

wp cookie consent: upgrade to 3.6.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-11724 being exploited?

CVE-2024-11724 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-2024-11724 affect?

CVE-2024-11724 affects wp cookie consent. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The Cookie Consent for WP – Cookie Consent, Consent Log, Cookie Scanner, Script Blocker (for GDPR, CCPA & ePrivacy) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the wpl_script_

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-11724?

Priority 22/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2024-11724 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting wp cookie consent. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Cookie Consent for WP – Cookie Consent, Consent Log, Cookie Scanner, Script Blocker (for GDPR, CCPA & ePrivacy) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the wpl_script_save AJAX action in all versions up to, and including, 3.6.5. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to whitelist scripts.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 74%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2024-12-12
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: wpeka

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-12-12 07:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:58 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wpeka wp cookie consent UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.6.6

Fixed in: 3.6.6

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wp-cookie-consent || rpm -q wp-cookie-consent || wp-cookie-consent --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.6.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wp-cookie-consent

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wp-cookie-consent

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-2024-11724?

wp cookie consent: upgrade to 3.6.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-11724 being exploited?

CVE-2024-11724 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-2024-11724 affect?

CVE-2024-11724 affects wp cookie consent. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The Cookie Consent for WP – Cookie Consent, Consent Log, Cookie Scanner, Script Blocker (for GDPR, CCPA & ePrivacy) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the wpl_script_

How urgent is CVE-2024-11724?

Priority 22/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities

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CVE-2024-4869 HIGH 7.2 UPGRADE The WP Cookie Consent ( for GDPR, CCPA & ePrivacy ) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Sc

References

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