CVE-2024-4969: The Widget Bundle WordPress plugin through 2.0.0 does not have CSRF checks when logging Widgets, which could a

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-4969?

widget bundle: upgrade to newer than 2.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-4969 being exploited?

CVE-2024-4969 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-2024-4969 affect?

CVE-2024-4969 affects widget bundle. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The Widget Bundle WordPress plugin through 2.0.0 does not have CSRF checks when logging Widgets, which could allow attackers to make logged in admin enable/disable widgets via a CSRF attack

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-4969?

Priority 22/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2024-4969 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting widget bundle. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Widget Bundle WordPress plugin through 2.0.0 does not have CSRF checks when logging Widgets, which could allow attackers to make logged in admin enable/disable widgets via a CSRF attack

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 90%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-352
Published	2024-06-21
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: devnath verma

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 06:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:03 UTCUpdated Record last modified

devnath verma widget bundle UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.0.0

Fixed in: newer than 2.0.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy widget-bundle || rpm -q widget-bundle || widget-bundle --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade widget-bundle

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade widget-bundle

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-2024-4969?

widget bundle: upgrade to newer than 2.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-4969 being exploited?

CVE-2024-4969 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-2024-4969 affect?

CVE-2024-4969 affects widget bundle. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The Widget Bundle WordPress plugin through 2.0.0 does not have CSRF checks when logging Widgets, which could allow attackers to make logged in admin enable/disable widgets via a CSRF attack

How urgent is CVE-2024-4969?

Priority 22/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

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References

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