CVE-2024-12269: The Safe Ai Malware Protection for WP plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-12269?

safe ai malware protection for wp: upgrade to newer than 1.0.17. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-12269 being exploited?

CVE-2024-12269 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-2024-12269 affect?

CVE-2024-12269 affects safe ai malware protection for wp. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The Safe Ai Malware Protection for WP plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the export_db() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.17. This makes it possible for u

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-12269?

Priority 43/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-12269 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting safe ai malware protection for wp. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Safe Ai Malware Protection for WP plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the export_db() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.17. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to retrieve a complete dump of the site's database.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 52%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2025-01-30
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: wpmessiah

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-01-30 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:59 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wpmessiah safe ai malware protection for wp UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.0.17

Fixed in: newer than 1.0.17

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy safe-ai-malware-protection-for-wp || rpm -q safe-ai-malware-protection-for-wp || safe-ai-malware-protection-for-wp --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.0.17 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade safe-ai-malware-protection-for-wp

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade safe-ai-malware-protection-for-wp

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-2024-12269?

safe ai malware protection for wp: upgrade to newer than 1.0.17. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-12269 being exploited?

CVE-2024-12269 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-2024-12269 affect?

CVE-2024-12269 affects safe ai malware protection for wp. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The Safe Ai Malware Protection for WP plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the export_db() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.17. This makes it possible for u

How urgent is CVE-2024-12269?

Priority 43/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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