CVE-2024-31246: Missing Authorization vulnerability in WPXPO PostX ultimate-post allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Acce

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-31246?

postx: upgrade to 3.2.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-31246 being exploited?

CVE-2024-31246 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-2024-31246 affect?

CVE-2024-31246 affects postx. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). Missing Authorization vulnerability in WPXPO PostX ultimate-post allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects PostX: from n/a through <= 3.2.3.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-31246?

Priority 26/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4UPGRADE

CVE-2024-31246 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting postx. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Missing Authorization vulnerability in WPXPO PostX ultimate-post allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects PostX: from n/a through <= 3.2.3.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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	0.3% (top 73%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2024-06-09
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: wpxpo

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-06-09 09:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:28 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wpxpo postx UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.2.4

Fixed in: 3.2.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 3.2.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade postx

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-2024-31246?

postx: upgrade to 3.2.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-31246 being exploited?

CVE-2024-31246 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-2024-31246 affect?

CVE-2024-31246 affects postx. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). Missing Authorization vulnerability in WPXPO PostX ultimate-post allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects PostX: from n/a through <= 3.2.3.

How urgent is CVE-2024-31246?

Priority 26/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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