CVE-2024-5639: The User Profile Picture plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all version

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-5639?

user profile picture: upgrade to 2.6.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-5639 being exploited?

CVE-2024-5639 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-2024-5639 affect?

CVE-2024-5639 affects user profile picture. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The User Profile Picture plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 2.6.1 via the 'rest_api_change_profile_image' function due to missing validation on a user controlled key.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-5639?

Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2024-5639 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting user profile picture. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The User Profile Picture plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 2.6.1 via the 'rest_api_change_profile_image' function due to missing validation on a user controlled key. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to update the profile picture of any user.

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	0.4% (top 65%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-639
Published	2024-06-21
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: cozmoslabs

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 07:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:16 UTCUpdated Record last modified

cozmoslabs user profile picture 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 user-profile-picture || rpm -q user-profile-picture || user-profile-picture --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.6.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade user-profile-picture

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade user-profile-picture

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-2024-5639?

user profile picture: upgrade to 2.6.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-5639 being exploited?

CVE-2024-5639 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-2024-5639 affect?

CVE-2024-5639 affects user profile picture. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The User Profile Picture plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 2.6.1 via the 'rest_api_change_profile_image' function due to missing validation on a user controlled key.

How urgent is CVE-2024-5639?

Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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