CVE-2024-1587: The Newsmatic theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and i

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-1587?

newsmatic: upgrade to 1.3.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-1587 being exploited?

CVE-2024-1587 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-2024-1587 affect?

CVE-2024-1587 affects newsmatic. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). The Newsmatic theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.0 via the 'newsmatic_filter_posts_load_tab_content'. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to view dr

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-1587?

Priority 35/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Routine

MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-1587 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting newsmatic. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Newsmatic theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.0 via the 'newsmatic_filter_posts_load_tab_content'. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to view draft posts and post content.

Why this priority

Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 52%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2024-04-09
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: blazethemes

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-04-09 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:04 UTCUpdated Record last modified

blazethemes newsmatic UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.3.5

Fixed in: 1.3.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy newsmatic || rpm -q newsmatic || newsmatic --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.3.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade newsmatic

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade newsmatic

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-2024-1587?

newsmatic: upgrade to 1.3.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-1587 being exploited?

CVE-2024-1587 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-2024-1587 affect?

CVE-2024-1587 affects newsmatic. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). The Newsmatic theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.0 via the 'newsmatic_filter_posts_load_tab_content'. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to view dr

How urgent is CVE-2024-1587?

Priority 35/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

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References

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