CVE-2024-13449: The Boom Fest plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capabil

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-13449?

boom fest: upgrade to 2.2.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-13449 being exploited?

CVE-2024-13449 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-2024-13449 affect?

CVE-2024-13449 affects boom fest. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The Boom Fest plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'bf_admin_action' function in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.1. This makes it possible for authenticated

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-13449?

Priority 22/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2024-13449 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting boom fest. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Boom Fest plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'bf_admin_action' function in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update plugin settings that change the appearance of the website.

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 74%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2025-01-25
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: ibsofts

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-01-25 09:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ibsofts boom fest UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.2.2

Fixed in: 2.2.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy boom-fest || rpm -q boom-fest || boom-fest --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.2.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade boom-fest

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade boom-fest

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-2024-13449?

boom fest: upgrade to 2.2.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-13449 being exploited?

CVE-2024-13449 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-2024-13449 affect?

CVE-2024-13449 affects boom fest. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The Boom Fest plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'bf_admin_action' function in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.1. This makes it possible for authenticated

How urgent is CVE-2024-13449?

Priority 22/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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