CVE-2024-12386: The WP Abstracts plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and i

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-12386?

wp abstracts: upgrade to 2.7.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-12386 being exploited?

CVE-2024-12386 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-2024-12386 affect?

CVE-2024-12386 affects wp abstracts. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). The WP Abstracts plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 2.7.3. This is due to missing nonce validation on multiple functions. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attacke

Routine

HIGH 8.1UPGRADE

CVE-2024-12386 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting wp abstracts. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The WP Abstracts plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 2.7.3. This is due to missing nonce validation on multiple functions. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary accounts via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 87%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-352
Published	2025-02-12
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: kevonadonis

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

kevonadonis wp abstracts UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.7.4

Fixed in: 2.7.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wp-abstracts || rpm -q wp-abstracts || wp-abstracts --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.7.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wp-abstracts

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wp-abstracts

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-2024-12386?

wp abstracts: upgrade to 2.7.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-12386 being exploited?

CVE-2024-12386 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-2024-12386 affect?

CVE-2024-12386 affects wp abstracts. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). The WP Abstracts plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 2.7.3. This is due to missing nonce validation on multiple functions. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attacke

How urgent is CVE-2024-12386?

Priority 32/100. High severity

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