CVE-2024-11816: The Ultimate WordPress Toolkit – WP Extended plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in ve

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-11816?

ultimate wordpress toolkit: upgrade to 3.0.12. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-11816 being exploited?

CVE-2024-11816 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-2024-11816 affect?

CVE-2024-11816 affects ultimate wordpress toolkit. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The Ultimate WordPress Toolkit – WP Extended plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in version 3.0.11. This is due to a missing capability check on the 'wpext_handle_snippet_update' function. This makes it possible for

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-11816 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting ultimate wordpress toolkit. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Ultimate WordPress Toolkit – WP Extended plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in version 3.0.11. This is due to a missing capability check on the 'wpext_handle_snippet_update' function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to execute code on the server providing an admin has created at least one code snippet.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 44%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2025-01-08
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: wpextended

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-01-08 04:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:58 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wpextended ultimate wordpress toolkit UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.0.12

Fixed in: 3.0.12

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy ultimate-wordpress-toolkit || rpm -q ultimate-wordpress-toolkit || ultimate-wordpress-toolkit --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.0.12 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade ultimate-wordpress-toolkit

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade ultimate-wordpress-toolkit

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-2024-11816?

ultimate wordpress toolkit: upgrade to 3.0.12. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-11816 being exploited?

CVE-2024-11816 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-2024-11816 affect?

CVE-2024-11816 affects ultimate wordpress toolkit. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The Ultimate WordPress Toolkit – WP Extended plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in version 3.0.11. This is due to a missing capability check on the 'wpext_handle_snippet_update' function. This makes it possible for

How urgent is CVE-2024-11816?

Priority 45/100. High severity

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