CVE-2024-13716: The Forex Calculators plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-13716?

forex calculators: upgrade to 1.3.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-13716 being exploited?

CVE-2024-13716 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-2024-13716 affect?

CVE-2024-13716 affects forex calculators. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The Forex Calculators plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the ajax_settings_callback() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.7. This makes it possible for

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-13716?

Priority 21/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2024-13716 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting forex calculators. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Forex Calculators plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the ajax_settings_callback() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.7. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update the plugin's settings.

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 75%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2025-02-28
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: tarbor

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-02-28 09:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

tarbor forex calculators UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.3.8

Fixed in: 1.3.8

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy forex-calculators || rpm -q forex-calculators || forex-calculators --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.3.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade forex-calculators

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade forex-calculators

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-2024-13716?

forex calculators: upgrade to 1.3.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-13716 being exploited?

CVE-2024-13716 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-2024-13716 affect?

CVE-2024-13716 affects forex calculators. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The Forex Calculators plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the ajax_settings_callback() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.7. This makes it possible for

How urgent is CVE-2024-13716?

Priority 21/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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References

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