CVE-2024-5551: The WP STAGING Pro WordPress Backup Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-5551?

wp staging: upgrade to 5.6.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-5551 being exploited?

CVE-2024-5551 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-2024-5551 affect?

CVE-2024-5551 affects wp staging. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The WP STAGING Pro WordPress Backup Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 5.6.0. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the 'sub' parameter called from

Routine

HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2024-5551 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting wp staging. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The WP STAGING Pro WordPress Backup Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 5.6.0. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the 'sub' parameter called from the WP STAGING WordPress Backup Plugin - Backup Duplicator & Migration plugin. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to include any local files that end in '-settings.php' via a forged request g

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 79%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-352
Published	2024-06-14
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: wp-staging

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-06-14 06:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:16 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wp-staging wp staging UPGRADE

Affected: < 5.6.1

Fixed in: 5.6.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wp-staging || rpm -q wp-staging || wp-staging --version

2. UPGRADE to 5.6.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wp-staging

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wp-staging

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-2024-5551?

wp staging: upgrade to 5.6.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-5551 being exploited?

CVE-2024-5551 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-2024-5551 affect?

CVE-2024-5551 affects wp staging. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The WP STAGING Pro WordPress Backup Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 5.6.0. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the 'sub' parameter called from

How urgent is CVE-2024-5551?

Priority 31/100. High severity

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

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