PatchTheCVECVE-2024-5489: The Wbcom Designs – Custom Font Uploader plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized loss of data due t
CVE-2024-5489 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting custom font uploader. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Wbcom Designs – Custom Font Uploader plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized loss of data due to a missing capability check on the 'cfu_delete_customfont' function in all versions up to, and including, 2.3.4. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to delete any custom font.
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 61%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-862 |
| Published | 2024-06-06 |
| 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-2024-5489?
custom font uploader: upgrade to 2.4.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-5489 being exploited?
CVE-2024-5489 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-2024-5489 affect?
CVE-2024-5489 affects custom font uploader. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The Wbcom Designs – Custom Font Uploader plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized loss of data due to a missing capability check on the 'cfu_delete_customfont' function in all versions up to, and including, 2.3.4. This makes it po
How urgent is CVE-2024-5489?
Priority 25/100. No elevated risk signals yet.