CVE-2024-4427: The Comparison Slider plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-4427?

comparison slider: upgrade to newer than 1.0.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-4427 being exploited?

CVE-2024-4427 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-2024-4427 affect?

CVE-2024-4427 affects comparison slider. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The Comparison Slider plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on several AJAX actions in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.5. This makes it possible for authenticated at

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-4427?

Priority 20/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2024-4427 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting comparison slider. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Comparison Slider plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on several AJAX actions in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.5. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber access or above, to change plugin settings and perform other actions such deleting sliders.

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 82%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2024-05-30
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: comparisonslider

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-05-30 09:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

comparisonslider comparison slider UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.0.5

Fixed in: newer than 1.0.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy comparison-slider || rpm -q comparison-slider || comparison-slider --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.0.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade comparison-slider

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade comparison-slider

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-2024-4427?

comparison slider: upgrade to newer than 1.0.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-4427 being exploited?

CVE-2024-4427 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-2024-4427 affect?

CVE-2024-4427 affects comparison slider. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The Comparison Slider plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on several AJAX actions in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.5. This makes it possible for authenticated at

How urgent is CVE-2024-4427?

Priority 20/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities

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References

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