PatchTheCVECVE-2024-43980: Missing Authorization vulnerability in CozyThemes Fota WP allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Cont
CVE-2024-43980 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting fotawp. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Missing Authorization vulnerability in CozyThemes Fota WP allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Fota WP: from n/a through 1.4.1.
Why this priority
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.5 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.5% (top 56%) |
| 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-2024-43980?
fotawp: upgrade to 1.4.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-43980 being exploited?
CVE-2024-43980 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-2024-43980 affect?
CVE-2024-43980 affects fotawp. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Missing Authorization vulnerability in CozyThemes Fota WP allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Fota WP: from n/a through 1.4.1.
How urgent is CVE-2024-43980?
Priority 39/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action