PatchTheCVECVE-2024-43968: Broken Access Control vulnerability in Automattic Newspack allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Con
CVE-2024-43968 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting newspack. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Broken Access Control vulnerability in Automattic Newspack allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Newspack: from n/a through 3.8.6.
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 | 0.5% (top 60%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-862 |
| Published | 2024-11-01 |
| 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-2024-43968?
newspack: upgrade to 3.8.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-43968 being exploited?
CVE-2024-43968 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-2024-43968 affect?
CVE-2024-43968 affects newspack. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Broken Access Control vulnerability in Automattic Newspack allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Newspack: from n/a through 3.8.6.
How urgent is CVE-2024-43968?
Priority 25/100. No elevated risk signals yet.