CVE-2024-6489: The Getwid – Gutenberg Blocks plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-6489?

getwid: upgrade to newer than 2.0.10. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-6489 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6489 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-2024-6489 affect?

CVE-2024-6489 affects getwid. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). The Getwid – Gutenberg Blocks plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the get_google_api_key function in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.10. This makes it possible

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-6489?

Priority 29/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Routine

MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-6489 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting getwid. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Getwid – Gutenberg Blocks plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the get_google_api_key function in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.10. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to set the MailChimp API key.

Why this priority

Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 78%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2024-07-20
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: motopress

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-07-20 07:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:18 UTCUpdated Record last modified

motopress getwid UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.0.10

Fixed in: newer than 2.0.10

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy getwid || rpm -q getwid || getwid --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.0.10 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade getwid

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade getwid

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-2024-6489?

getwid: upgrade to newer than 2.0.10. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-6489 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6489 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-2024-6489 affect?

CVE-2024-6489 affects getwid. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). The Getwid – Gutenberg Blocks plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the get_google_api_key function in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.10. This makes it possible

How urgent is CVE-2024-6489?

Priority 29/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

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