CVE-2024-34387: Missing Authorization vulnerability in AF themes WP Post Author.This issue affects WP Post Author: from n/a th

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-34387?

wp post author: upgrade to 3.6.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-34387 being exploited?

CVE-2024-34387 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-2024-34387 affect?

CVE-2024-34387 affects wp post author. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Missing Authorization vulnerability in AF themes WP Post Author.This issue affects WP Post Author: from n/a through 3.6.4.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-34387?

Priority 22/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2024-34387 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting wp post author. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Missing Authorization vulnerability in AF themes WP Post Author.This issue affects WP Post Author: from n/a through 3.6.4.

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	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 71%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2024-05-06
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: afthemes

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-05-06 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:33 UTCUpdated Record last modified

afthemes wp post author UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.6.5

Fixed in: 3.6.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wp-post-author || rpm -q wp-post-author || wp-post-author --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.6.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wp-post-author

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wp-post-author

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-2024-34387?

wp post author: upgrade to 3.6.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-34387 being exploited?

CVE-2024-34387 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-2024-34387 affect?

CVE-2024-34387 affects wp post author. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Missing Authorization vulnerability in AF themes WP Post Author.This issue affects WP Post Author: from n/a through 3.6.4.

How urgent is CVE-2024-34387?

Priority 22/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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