CVE-2024-6853: The WP MultiTasking WordPress plugin through 0.1.12 does not have CSRF check when updating welcome popups, wh

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-6853?

wp multitasking: upgrade to newer than 0.1.12. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-6853 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6853 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-2024-6853 affect?

CVE-2024-6853 affects wp multitasking. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The WP MultiTasking WordPress plugin through 0.1.12 does not have CSRF check when updating welcome popups, which could allow attackers to make logged admins perform such action via a CSRF attack

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-6853?

Priority 23/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2024-6853 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting wp multitasking. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The WP MultiTasking WordPress plugin through 0.1.12 does not have CSRF check when updating welcome popups, which could allow attackers to make logged admins perform such action via a CSRF attack

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 86%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-352
Published	2024-09-08
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: ngothang

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

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

ngothang wp multitasking UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.1.12

Fixed in: newer than 0.1.12

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.1.12 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wp-multitasking

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-2024-6853?

wp multitasking: upgrade to newer than 0.1.12. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-6853 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6853 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-2024-6853 affect?

CVE-2024-6853 affects wp multitasking. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The WP MultiTasking WordPress plugin through 0.1.12 does not have CSRF check when updating welcome popups, which could allow attackers to make logged admins perform such action via a CSRF attack

How urgent is CVE-2024-6853?

Priority 23/100. Public exploit reference

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