CVE-2024-1652: The Categorify plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capabi

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-1652?

categorify: upgrade to 1.0.7.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-1652 being exploited?

CVE-2024-1652 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-2024-1652 affect?

CVE-2024-1652 affects categorify. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The Categorify plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the categorifyAjaxClearCategory function in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.7.4. This makes it possible for a

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-1652?

Priority 22/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2024-1652 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting categorify. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Categorify plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the categorifyAjaxClearCategory function in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.7.4. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to clear categories.

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 72%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2024-02-27
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: frenify

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-02-27 11:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:04 UTCUpdated Record last modified

frenify categorify UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.0.7.5

Fixed in: 1.0.7.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 1.0.7.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade categorify

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-2024-1652?

categorify: upgrade to 1.0.7.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-1652 being exploited?

CVE-2024-1652 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-2024-1652 affect?

CVE-2024-1652 affects categorify. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The Categorify plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the categorifyAjaxClearCategory function in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.7.4. This makes it possible for a

How urgent is CVE-2024-1652?

Priority 22/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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References

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