CVE-2024-6544: The Custom Post Limits plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to full path disclosure in all versions up to, and i

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-6544?

custom post limits: upgrade to newer than 4.4.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-6544 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6544 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-2024-6544 affect?

CVE-2024-6544 affects custom post limits. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). The Custom Post Limits plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to full path disclosure in all versions up to, and including, 4.4.1. This is due to the plugin utilizing bootstrap and leaving test files with display_errors on. This makes it possib

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-6544?

Priority 32/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Routine

MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-6544 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting custom post limits. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Custom Post Limits plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to full path disclosure in all versions up to, and including, 4.4.1. This is due to the plugin utilizing bootstrap and leaving test files with display_errors on. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to retrieve the full path of the web application, which can be used to aid other attacks. The information displayed is not useful on its own, and requires another vulnerability

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 66%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-200, CWE-209
Published	2024-09-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: coffee2code

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-09-13 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:18 UTCUpdated Record last modified

coffee2code custom post limits UPGRADE

Affected: <= 4.4.1

Fixed in: newer than 4.4.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy custom-post-limits || rpm -q custom-post-limits || custom-post-limits --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 4.4.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade custom-post-limits

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade custom-post-limits

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-2024-6544?

custom post limits: upgrade to newer than 4.4.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-6544 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6544 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-2024-6544 affect?

CVE-2024-6544 affects custom post limits. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). The Custom Post Limits plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to full path disclosure in all versions up to, and including, 4.4.1. This is due to the plugin utilizing bootstrap and leaving test files with display_errors on. This makes it possib

How urgent is CVE-2024-6544?

Priority 32/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities · Bootstrap vulnerabilities

References

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