CVE-2024-13852: The Option Editor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in version 1.0

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-13852?

option editor: upgrade to newer than 1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-13852 being exploited?

CVE-2024-13852 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-2024-13852 affect?

CVE-2024-13852 affects option editor. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The Option Editor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in version 1.0. This is due to missing nonce validation on the plugin_page() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update arbitra

Routine

HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-13852 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting option editor. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Option Editor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in version 1.0. This is due to missing nonce validation on the plugin_page() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update arbitrary options on the WordPress site via a forged request, granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link. This can be leveraged to update the default role for regi

Why this priority

High severity

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	0.3% (top 79%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-352
Published	2025-02-18
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: backie

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-02-18 05:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

backie option editor UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.0

Fixed in: newer than 1.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy option-editor || rpm -q option-editor || option-editor --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade option-editor

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade option-editor

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-2024-13852?

option editor: upgrade to newer than 1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-13852 being exploited?

CVE-2024-13852 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-2024-13852 affect?

CVE-2024-13852 affects option editor. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The Option Editor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in version 1.0. This is due to missing nonce validation on the plugin_page() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update arbitra

How urgent is CVE-2024-13852?

Priority 36/100. High severity

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities

References

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