CVE-2024-12164: The WPSyncSheets Lite For WPForms – WPForms Google Spreadsheet Addon plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to una

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-12164?

wpsyncsheets: upgrade to 1.6.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-12164 being exploited?

CVE-2024-12164 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-2024-12164 affect?

CVE-2024-12164 affects wpsyncsheets. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The WPSyncSheets Lite For WPForms – WPForms Google Spreadsheet Addon plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the wpsslwp_reset_settings() function in all versions up to, a

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-12164?

Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2024-12164 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting wpsyncsheets. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The WPSyncSheets Lite For WPForms – WPForms Google Spreadsheet Addon plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the wpsslwp_reset_settings() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.6. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to reset the plugin's settings.

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	0.4% (top 64%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2025-02-12
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: creativewerkdesigns

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-02-12 05:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:59 UTCUpdated Record last modified

creativewerkdesigns wpsyncsheets UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.6.1

Fixed in: 1.6.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wpsyncsheets || rpm -q wpsyncsheets || wpsyncsheets --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.6.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wpsyncsheets

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wpsyncsheets

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-2024-12164?

wpsyncsheets: upgrade to 1.6.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-12164 being exploited?

CVE-2024-12164 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-2024-12164 affect?

CVE-2024-12164 affects wpsyncsheets. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The WPSyncSheets Lite For WPForms – WPForms Google Spreadsheet Addon plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the wpsslwp_reset_settings() function in all versions up to, a

How urgent is CVE-2024-12164?

Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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