PatchTheCVECVE-2024-3609: The ReviewX – Multi-criteria Rating & Reviews for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthoriz
CVE-2024-3609 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting reviewx. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The ReviewX – Multi-criteria Rating & Reviews for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized deletion of data due to a missing capability check on the reviewx_remove_guest_image function in all versions up to, and including, 1.6.27. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber access and above, to delete attachments.
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 69%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-862 |
| Published | 2024-05-16 |
| 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-2024-3609?
reviewx: upgrade to 1.6.28. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-3609 being exploited?
CVE-2024-3609 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-2024-3609 affect?
CVE-2024-3609 affects reviewx. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The ReviewX – Multi-criteria Rating & Reviews for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized deletion of data due to a missing capability check on the reviewx_remove_guest_image function in all versions up to, and includ
How urgent is CVE-2024-3609?
Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
Software pages
WordPress vulnerabilities · WooCommerce vulnerabilities
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