PatchTheCVECVE-2024-6698: The FundEngine plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in all versions up to, and including
CVE-2024-6698 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting fundengine. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The FundEngine plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in all versions up to, and including, 1.7.0. This is due to the plugin not properly verifying user meta updated through the update_user_meta function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to update their user meta which can be leveraged to update their capabilities to gain administrator access.
Why this priority
- High severity
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.8 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.4% (top 63%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-862 |
| Published | 2024-08-01 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2024-6698?
fundengine: upgrade to 1.7.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-6698 being exploited?
CVE-2024-6698 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-2024-6698 affect?
CVE-2024-6698 affects fundengine. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The FundEngine plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in all versions up to, and including, 1.7.0. This is due to the plugin not properly verifying user meta updated through the update_user_meta function. This makes it p
How urgent is CVE-2024-6698?
Priority 40/100. High severity