PatchTheCVECVE-2024-1912: The Categorify plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and inc
CVE-2024-1912 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 Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.7.4. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the categorifyAjaxUpdateFolderPosition function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update the folder position of categories as well as update the metadata of other taxonomies via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into
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 | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.2% (top 90%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-352 |
| Published | 2024-02-27 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2024-1912?
categorify: upgrade to 1.0.7.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-1912 being exploited?
CVE-2024-1912 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-2024-1912 affect?
CVE-2024-1912 affects categorify. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The Categorify plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.7.4. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the categorifyAjaxUpdateFolderPosition function. This mak
How urgent is CVE-2024-1912?
Priority 18/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
Software pages
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