CVE-2024-3610: The WP Child Theme Generator plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-3610?

wp child theme generator: upgrade to 1.1.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-3610 being exploited?

CVE-2024-3610 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-2024-3610 affect?

CVE-2024-3610 affects wp child theme generator. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). The WP Child Theme Generator plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the wctg_easy_child_theme() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.1. This makes it possib

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-3610?

Priority 35/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Routine

MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-3610 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting wp child theme generator. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The WP Child Theme Generator plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the wctg_easy_child_theme() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.1. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to create a blank child theme and activate it cause the site to whitescreen.

Why this priority

Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 55%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2024-06-21
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: wensolutions

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-06-21 02:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:44 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wensolutions wp child theme generator UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.1.2

Fixed in: 1.1.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wp-child-theme-generator || rpm -q wp-child-theme-generator || wp-child-theme-generator --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.1.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wp-child-theme-generator

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wp-child-theme-generator

Note

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

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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-2024-3610?

wp child theme generator: upgrade to 1.1.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-3610 being exploited?

CVE-2024-3610 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-2024-3610 affect?

CVE-2024-3610 affects wp child theme generator. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). The WP Child Theme Generator plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the wctg_easy_child_theme() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.1. This makes it possib

How urgent is CVE-2024-3610?

Priority 35/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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