PatchTheCVECVE-2024-13146: The Booknetic WordPress plugin before 4.1.5 does not have CSRF check when creating Staff accounts, which could
CVE-2024-13146 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting booknetic. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Booknetic WordPress plugin before 4.1.5 does not have CSRF check when creating Staff accounts, which could allow attackers to make logged in admin add arbitrary Staff members via a CSRF attack
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.8 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.2% (top 85%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-352 |
| Published | 2025-03-26 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2024-13146?
booknetic: upgrade to 4.1.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-13146 being exploited?
CVE-2024-13146 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-2024-13146 affect?
CVE-2024-13146 affects booknetic. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The Booknetic WordPress plugin before 4.1.5 does not have CSRF check when creating Staff accounts, which could allow attackers to make logged in admin add arbitrary Staff members via a CSRF attack
How urgent is CVE-2024-13146?
Priority 40/100. High severity; Public exploit reference