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CVE-2024-5324: Multiple plugins for WordPress utilizing the XootiX Framework are vulnerable to unauthorized modification of d

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HIGH 8.8DOWNGRADEUPGRADEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-5324 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting login\/signup popup, otp login woocommerce \& gravity forms, side cart woocommerce. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple plugins for WordPress utilizing the XootiX Framework are vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'import_settings' function in various versions. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to change arbitrary options on affected sites. This can be used to enable new user registration and set the default role for new users to Administrator.

Why this priority

  • High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score8.8 (High)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededLow
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance1.5% (top 26%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-862, CWE-863
Published2024-06-06
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: xootix

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

xootix login\/signup popup DOWNGRADE
Affected: 2.7.1 · 2.7.2
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.7.1
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy loginsignup-popup || rpm -q loginsignup-popup || loginsignup-popup --version
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.7.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison loginsignup-popup sudo apt install loginsignup-popup=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.7.1> sudo apt-mark hold loginsignup-popup
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list loginsignup-popup sudo dnf downgrade loginsignup-popup-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.7.1> sudo dnf versionlock add loginsignup-popup
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
xootix otp login woocommerce \& gravity forms UPGRADE
Affected: < 2.6.2
Fixed in: 2.6.2
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy otp-login-woocommerce--gravity-forms || rpm -q otp-login-woocommerce--gravity-forms || otp-login-woocommerce--gravity-forms --version
2. UPGRADE to 2.6.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade otp-login-woocommerce--gravity-forms
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade otp-login-woocommerce--gravity-forms
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
xootix side cart woocommerce DOWNGRADE
Affected: 2.5
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.5
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy side-cart-woocommerce || rpm -q side-cart-woocommerce || side-cart-woocommerce --version
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison side-cart-woocommerce sudo apt install side-cart-woocommerce=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.5> sudo apt-mark hold side-cart-woocommerce
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list side-cart-woocommerce sudo dnf downgrade side-cart-woocommerce-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.5> sudo dnf versionlock add side-cart-woocommerce
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
xootix waitlist woocommerce UPGRADE
Affected: < 2.6.1
Fixed in: 2.6.1
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy waitlist-woocommerce || rpm -q waitlist-woocommerce || waitlist-woocommerce --version
2. UPGRADE to 2.6.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade waitlist-woocommerce
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade waitlist-woocommerce
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2024-5324?

login\/signup popup: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; otp login woocommerce \& gravity forms: upgrade to 2.6.2; side cart woocommerce: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-5324 being exploited?

CVE-2024-5324 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-2024-5324 affect?

CVE-2024-5324 affects login\/signup popup, otp login woocommerce \& gravity forms, side cart woocommerce. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Multiple plugins for WordPress utilizing the XootiX Framework are vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'import_settings' function in various versions. This makes it possible for authentica

How urgent is CVE-2024-5324?

Priority 49/100. High severity

Software pages

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