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CVE-2024-1763: The Wp Social Login and Register Social Counter plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modificatio

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MEDIUM 6.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-1763 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting wp social login and register social counter. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Wp Social Login and Register Social Counter plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the /wp_social/v1/ REST API endpoint in all versions up to, and including, 3.0.0. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to enable and disable certain providers for the social share and login features.

Why this priority

  • Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score6.5 (Medium)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededNone
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance0.4% (top 62%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-862
Published2024-03-13
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: wpmet

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

wpmet wp social login and register social counter UPGRADE
Affected: <= 3.0.0
Fixed in: newer than 3.0.0
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy wp-social-login-and-register-social-counter || rpm -q wp-social-login-and-register-social-counter || wp-social-login-and-register-social-counter --version
2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wp-social-login-and-register-social-counter
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade wp-social-login-and-register-social-counter
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-1763?

wp social login and register social counter: upgrade to newer than 3.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-1763 being exploited?

CVE-2024-1763 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-2024-1763 affect?

CVE-2024-1763 affects wp social login and register social counter. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The Wp Social Login and Register Social Counter plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the /wp_social/v1/ REST API endpoint in all versions up to, and including, 3.0.0. T

How urgent is CVE-2024-1763?

Priority 37/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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