CVE-2024-43288: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key vulnerability in gVectors Team wpForo Forum.This issue affect

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-43288?

wpforo forum: upgrade to 2.3.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-43288 being exploited?

CVE-2024-43288 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-2024-43288 affect?

CVE-2024-43288 affects wpforo forum. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key vulnerability in gVectors Team wpForo Forum.This issue affects wpForo Forum: from n/a through 2.3.4.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-43288?

Priority 21/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2024-43288 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting wpforo forum. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key vulnerability in gVectors Team wpForo Forum.This issue affects wpForo Forum: from n/a through 2.3.4.

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	0.3% (top 76%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-639
Published	2024-08-18
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: gvectors

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-08-18 22:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:50 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gvectors wpforo forum UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.3.5

Fixed in: 2.3.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wpforo-forum || rpm -q wpforo-forum || wpforo-forum --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.3.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wpforo-forum

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wpforo-forum

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-2024-43288?

wpforo forum: upgrade to 2.3.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-43288 being exploited?

CVE-2024-43288 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-2024-43288 affect?

CVE-2024-43288 affects wpforo forum. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key vulnerability in gVectors Team wpForo Forum.This issue affects wpForo Forum: from n/a through 2.3.4.

How urgent is CVE-2024-43288?

Priority 21/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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