CVE-2024-31211: WordPress is an open publishing platform for the Web

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MEDIUM 5.5UPGRADE

CVE-2024-31211 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting wordpress. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

WordPress is an open publishing platform for the Web. Unserialization of instances of the `WP_HTML_Token` class allows for code execution via its `__destruct()` magic method. This issue was fixed in WordPress 6.4.2 on December 6th, 2023. Versions prior to 6.4.0 are not affected.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.7% (top 14%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-502
Published	2024-04-04
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: wordpress

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-04-04 23:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:27 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wordpress wordpress UPGRADE

Affected: >= 6.4.0 and < 6.4.2

Fixed in: 6.4.2

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.4.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 6.4.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wordpress

Note

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

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison wordpress sudo apt install wordpress=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.4.0> sudo apt-mark hold wordpress

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list wordpress sudo dnf downgrade wordpress-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.4.0> sudo dnf versionlock add wordpress

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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-2024-31211?

wordpress: upgrade to 6.4.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-31211 being exploited?

CVE-2024-31211 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-2024-31211 affect?

CVE-2024-31211 affects wordpress. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). WordPress is an open publishing platform for the Web. Unserialization of instances of the `WP_HTML_Token` class allows for code execution via its `__destruct()` magic method. This issue was fixed in WordPress 6.4.2 on December 6th, 2023. Ve

How urgent is CVE-2024-31211?

Priority 41/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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