CVE-2024-12774: The Altra Side Menu WordPress plugin through 2.0 does not have CSRF checks in some places, which could allow a

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-12774?

altra side menu: upgrade to newer than 2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-12774 being exploited?

CVE-2024-12774 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-2024-12774 affect?

CVE-2024-12774 affects altra side menu. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The Altra Side Menu WordPress plugin through 2.0 does not have CSRF checks in some places, which could allow attackers to make logged in admins delete arbitrary menu via a CSRF attack

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-12774?

Priority 31/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2024-12774 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting altra side menu. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Altra Side Menu WordPress plugin through 2.0 does not have CSRF checks in some places, which could allow attackers to make logged in admins delete arbitrary menu via a CSRF attack

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
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	2025-01-27
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: pulseextensions

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-01-27 06:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:00 UTCUpdated Record last modified

pulseextensions altra side menu UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.0

Fixed in: newer than 2.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy altra-side-menu || rpm -q altra-side-menu || altra-side-menu --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade altra-side-menu

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade altra-side-menu

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-2024-12774?

altra side menu: upgrade to newer than 2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-12774 being exploited?

CVE-2024-12774 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-2024-12774 affect?

CVE-2024-12774 affects altra side menu. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The Altra Side Menu WordPress plugin through 2.0 does not have CSRF checks in some places, which could allow attackers to make logged in admins delete arbitrary menu via a CSRF attack

How urgent is CVE-2024-12774?

Priority 31/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2024-12773 HIGH 7.2 UPGRADE The Altra Side Menu WordPress plugin through 2.0 does not sanitize and escape a parameter before using it in a

References

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