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CVE-2024-6584: The 'wp_ajax_boost_proxy_ig' action allows administrators to make GET requests to arbitrary URLs.

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CRITICAL 9.1REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-6584 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.1) affecting jetpack boost. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The 'wp_ajax_boost_proxy_ig' action allows administrators to make GET requests to arbitrary URLs.

Why this priority

  • Critical severity
  • Public exploit reference
  • Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score9.1 (Critical)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededNone
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance0.6% (top 53%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-918
Published2025-05-15
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: automattic

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

automattic jetpack boost UPGRADE
Affected: < 3.4.7
Fixed in: 3.4.7
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy jetpack-boost || rpm -q jetpack-boost || jetpack-boost --version
2. UPGRADE to 3.4.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade jetpack-boost
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade jetpack-boost
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
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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-2024-6584?

jetpack boost: upgrade to 3.4.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-6584 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6584 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-2024-6584 affect?

CVE-2024-6584 affects jetpack boost. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.1). The 'wp_ajax_boost_proxy_ig' action allows administrators to make GET requests to arbitrary URLs.

How urgent is CVE-2024-6584?

Priority 54/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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