CVE-2024-12855: The AdForest theme for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capabilit

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-12855?

adforest: upgrade to 5.1.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-12855 being exploited?

CVE-2024-12855 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-2024-12855 affect?

CVE-2024-12855 affects adforest. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The AdForest theme for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on several AJAX actions like 'sb_remove_ad' in all versions up to, and including, 5.1.7. This makes it possible for authen

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-12855?

Priority 20/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2024-12855 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting adforest. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The AdForest theme for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on several AJAX actions like 'sb_remove_ad' in all versions up to, and including, 5.1.7. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to delete posts, attachments and deactivate a license.

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	0.3% (top 80%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2025-01-08
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: scriptsbundle

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-01-08 09:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:00 UTCUpdated Record last modified

scriptsbundle adforest UPGRADE

Affected: < 5.1.8

Fixed in: 5.1.8

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 5.1.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade adforest

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-2024-12855?

adforest: upgrade to 5.1.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-12855 being exploited?

CVE-2024-12855 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-2024-12855 affect?

CVE-2024-12855 affects adforest. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The AdForest theme for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on several AJAX actions like 'sb_remove_ad' in all versions up to, and including, 5.1.7. This makes it possible for authen

How urgent is CVE-2024-12855?

Priority 20/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2024-12857 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE The AdForest theme for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in all versions up to, and including,
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References

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