CVE-2024-13639: The Read More & Accordion plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification and loss of data due

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-13639?

read more \& accordion: upgrade to 3.4.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-13639 being exploited?

CVE-2024-13639 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-2024-13639 affect?

CVE-2024-13639 affects read more \& accordion. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The Read More & Accordion plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification and loss of data due to a missing capability check on the expmDeleteData() function in all versions up to, and including, 3.4.2. This makes it possibl

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-13639?

Priority 22/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2024-13639 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting read more \& accordion. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Read More & Accordion plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification and loss of data due to a missing capability check on the expmDeleteData() function in all versions up to, and including, 3.4.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to delete arbitrary 'read more' posts.

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 73%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2025-02-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: edmonsoft

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-02-13 09:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

edmonsoft read more \& accordion UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.4.3

Fixed in: 3.4.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy read-more--accordion || rpm -q read-more--accordion || read-more--accordion --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.4.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade read-more--accordion

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade read-more--accordion

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-2024-13639?

read more \& accordion: upgrade to 3.4.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-13639 being exploited?

CVE-2024-13639 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-2024-13639 affect?

CVE-2024-13639 affects read more \& accordion. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The Read More & Accordion plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification and loss of data due to a missing capability check on the expmDeleteData() function in all versions up to, and including, 3.4.2. This makes it possibl

How urgent is CVE-2024-13639?

Priority 22/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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References

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