PatchTheCVECVE-2024-1204: The Meta Box WordPress plugin before 5.9.4 does not prevent users with at least the contributor role from acc
CVE-2024-1204 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting meta box. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Meta Box WordPress plugin before 5.9.4 does not prevent users with at least the contributor role from access arbitrary custom fields assigned to other user's posts.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
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 | 0.5% (top 57%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2024-04-15 |
| 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-2024-1204?
meta box: upgrade to 5.9.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-1204 being exploited?
CVE-2024-1204 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-2024-1204 affect?
CVE-2024-1204 affects meta box. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The Meta Box WordPress plugin before 5.9.4 does not prevent users with at least the contributor role from access arbitrary custom fields assigned to other user's posts.
How urgent is CVE-2024-1204?
Priority 31/100. Public exploit reference