CVE-2024-6641: The WP Hardening – Fix Your WordPress Security plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Security Feature Bypass i

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-6641?

wp hardening: upgrade to 1.2.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-6641 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6641 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-2024-6641 affect?

CVE-2024-6641 affects wp hardening. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). The WP Hardening – Fix Your WordPress Security plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Security Feature Bypass in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.6. This is due to use of an incorrect regular expression within the "Stop User Enumeratio

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-6641?

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

Routine

MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-6641 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting wp hardening. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The WP Hardening – Fix Your WordPress Security plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Security Feature Bypass in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.6. This is due to use of an incorrect regular expression within the "Stop User Enumeration" feature. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to bypass intended security restrictions and expose site usernames.

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 68%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-185, CWE-697
Published	2024-09-18
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: getastra

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

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

getastra wp hardening UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.2.7

Fixed in: 1.2.7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wp-hardening || rpm -q wp-hardening || wp-hardening --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.2.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wp-hardening

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wp-hardening

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-2024-6641?

wp hardening: upgrade to 1.2.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-6641 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6641 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-2024-6641 affect?

CVE-2024-6641 affects wp hardening. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). The WP Hardening – Fix Your WordPress Security plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Security Feature Bypass in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.6. This is due to use of an incorrect regular expression within the "Stop User Enumeratio

How urgent is CVE-2024-6641?

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

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