CVE-2024-12614: The Passwords Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-12614?

passwords manager: upgrade to 1.5.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-12614 being exploited?

CVE-2024-12614 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-2024-12614 affect?

CVE-2024-12614 affects passwords manager. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The Passwords Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'pms_save_setting' and 'post_new_pass' AJAX actions in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.8. This mak

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-12614?

Priority 40/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-12614 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting passwords manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Passwords Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'pms_save_setting' and 'post_new_pass' AJAX actions in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.8. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update the plugins settings and add passwords.

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	0.4% (top 66%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89, CWE-862
Published	2025-01-16
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: hirewebxperts

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-01-16 10:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:00 UTCUpdated Record last modified

hirewebxperts passwords manager UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.5.1

Fixed in: 1.5.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy passwords-manager || rpm -q passwords-manager || passwords-manager --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.5.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade passwords-manager

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade passwords-manager

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-2024-12614?

passwords manager: upgrade to 1.5.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-12614 being exploited?

CVE-2024-12614 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-2024-12614 affect?

CVE-2024-12614 affects passwords manager. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The Passwords Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'pms_save_setting' and 'post_new_pass' AJAX actions in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.8. This mak

How urgent is CVE-2024-12614?

Priority 40/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

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