CVE-2024-6420: The Hide My WP Ghost WordPress plugin before 5.2.02 does not prevent redirects to the login page via the auth_

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-6420?

hide my wp ghost: upgrade to 5.2.02. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-6420 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6420 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-2024-6420 affect?

CVE-2024-6420 affects hide my wp ghost. Severity is high (CVSS 8.6). The Hide My WP Ghost WordPress plugin before 5.2.02 does not prevent redirects to the login page via the auth_redirect WordPress function, allowing an unauthenticated visitor to access the hidden login page.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-6420?

Priority 60/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

HIGH 8.6REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-6420 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.6) affecting hide my wp ghost. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Hide My WP Ghost WordPress plugin before 5.2.02 does not prevent redirects to the login page via the auth_redirect WordPress function, allowing an unauthenticated visitor to access the hidden login page.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.6 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.8% (top 22%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2024-07-23
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: wpplugins

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-07-23 06:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wpplugins hide my wp ghost UPGRADE

Affected: < 5.2.02

Fixed in: 5.2.02

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy hide-my-wp-ghost || rpm -q hide-my-wp-ghost || hide-my-wp-ghost --version

2. UPGRADE to 5.2.02 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade hide-my-wp-ghost

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade hide-my-wp-ghost

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Nuclei scan template: Hide My WP Ghost < 5.2.02 - Hidden Login Page Disclosure

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-2024-6420?

hide my wp ghost: upgrade to 5.2.02. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-6420 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6420 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-2024-6420 affect?

CVE-2024-6420 affects hide my wp ghost. Severity is high (CVSS 8.6). The Hide My WP Ghost WordPress plugin before 5.2.02 does not prevent redirects to the login page via the auth_redirect WordPress function, allowing an unauthenticated visitor to access the hidden login page.

How urgent is CVE-2024-6420?

Priority 60/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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