CVE-2024-2538: The Permalink Manager Lite plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a mi

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-2538?

permalink manager lite: upgrade to 2.4.3.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-2538 being exploited?

CVE-2024-2538 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-2024-2538 affect?

CVE-2024-2538 affects permalink manager lite. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The Permalink Manager Lite plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'ajax_save_permalink' function in all versions up to, and including, 2.4.3.1. This makes it possible

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-2538?

Priority 36/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4UPGRADE

CVE-2024-2538 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting permalink manager lite. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Permalink Manager Lite plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'ajax_save_permalink' function in all versions up to, and including, 2.4.3.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with author access and above, to modify the permalinks of arbitrary posts.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 53%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-639, CWE-862
Published	2024-03-20
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: permalink manager lite project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-03-20 06:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:24 UTCUpdated Record last modified

permalink manager lite project permalink manager lite UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.4.3.2

Fixed in: 2.4.3.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy permalink-manager-lite || rpm -q permalink-manager-lite || permalink-manager-lite --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.4.3.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade permalink-manager-lite

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade permalink-manager-lite

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2024-2538?

permalink manager lite: upgrade to 2.4.3.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-2538 being exploited?

CVE-2024-2538 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-2024-2538 affect?

CVE-2024-2538 affects permalink manager lite. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The Permalink Manager Lite plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'ajax_save_permalink' function in all versions up to, and including, 2.4.3.1. This makes it possible

How urgent is CVE-2024-2538?

Priority 36/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

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