CVE-2024-6490: During testing of the Master Slider WordPress plugin through 3.9.10, a CSRF vulnerability was found, which al

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-6490?

master slider: upgrade to 3.10.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-6490 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6490 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-2024-6490 affect?

CVE-2024-6490 affects master slider. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). During testing of the Master Slider WordPress plugin through 3.9.10, a CSRF vulnerability was found, which allows an unauthorized user to manipulate requests on behalf of the victim and thereby delete all of the sliders inside Master Slide

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-6490?

Priority 31/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2024-6490 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting master slider. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

During testing of the Master Slider WordPress plugin through 3.9.10, a CSRF vulnerability was found, which allows an unauthorized user to manipulate requests on behalf of the victim and thereby delete all of the sliders inside Master Slider WordPress plugin through 3.9.10.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 86%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-352
Published	2024-07-26
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: averta

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-07-26 06:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:18 UTCUpdated Record last modified

averta master slider UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.10.0

Fixed in: 3.10.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy master-slider || rpm -q master-slider || master-slider --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.10.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade master-slider

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade master-slider

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-2024-6490?

master slider: upgrade to 3.10.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-6490 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6490 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-2024-6490 affect?

CVE-2024-6490 affects master slider. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). During testing of the Master Slider WordPress plugin through 3.9.10, a CSRF vulnerability was found, which allows an unauthorized user to manipulate requests on behalf of the victim and thereby delete all of the sliders inside Master Slide

How urgent is CVE-2024-6490?

Priority 31/100. Public exploit reference

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References

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