CVE-2024-6499: The WordPress Button Plugin MaxButtons plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to information exposure in all versi

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-6499?

maxbuttons: upgrade to 9.8.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-6499 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6499 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-2024-6499 affect?

CVE-2024-6499 affects maxbuttons. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). The WordPress Button Plugin MaxButtons plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to information exposure in all versions up to, and including, 9.7.8. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to obtain the full path to instances, which

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-6499?

Priority 33/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Routine

MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-6499 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting maxbuttons. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The WordPress Button Plugin MaxButtons plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to information exposure in all versions up to, and including, 9.7.8. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to obtain the full path to instances, which they may be able to use in combination with other vulnerabilities or to simplify reconnaissance work. On its own, this information is of very limited use.

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	0.4% (top 62%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-200
Published	2024-08-24
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: maxfoundry

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-08-24 04:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:18 UTCUpdated Record last modified

maxfoundry maxbuttons UPGRADE

Affected: < 9.8.0

Fixed in: 9.8.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 9.8.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade maxbuttons

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-2024-6499?

maxbuttons: upgrade to 9.8.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-6499 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6499 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-2024-6499 affect?

CVE-2024-6499 affects maxbuttons. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). The WordPress Button Plugin MaxButtons plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to information exposure in all versions up to, and including, 9.7.8. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to obtain the full path to instances, which

How urgent is CVE-2024-6499?

Priority 33/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

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