PatchTheCVECVE-2024-6120: The Sparkle Demo Importer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized database reset and demo data impo
CVE-2024-6120 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting sparkle demo importer. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Sparkle Demo Importer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized database reset and demo data import due to a missing capability check on the multiple functions in all versions up to and including 1.4.7. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to delete all posts, pages, and uploaded files, as well as download and install a limited set of demo plugins.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.5 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.5% (top 57%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-862 |
| Published | 2024-06-22 |
| 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-2024-6120?
sparkle demo importer: upgrade to 1.4.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-6120 being exploited?
CVE-2024-6120 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-2024-6120 affect?
CVE-2024-6120 affects sparkle demo importer. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The Sparkle Demo Importer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized database reset and demo data import due to a missing capability check on the multiple functions in all versions up to and including 1.4.7. This makes it possible f
How urgent is CVE-2024-6120?
Priority 33/100. No elevated risk signals yet.