CVE-2024-6869: The Falang multilanguage for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-6869?

falang: upgrade to 1.3.53. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-6869 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6869 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-2024-6869 affect?

CVE-2024-6869 affects falang. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The Falang multilanguage for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on several functions in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.52. This makes it possible for a

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-6869?

Priority 25/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4UPGRADE

CVE-2024-6869 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting falang. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Falang multilanguage for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on several functions in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.52. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update and delete translations and expose the administrator email address.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 76%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2024-08-08
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: faboba

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-08-08 05:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:18 UTCUpdated Record last modified

faboba falang UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.3.53

Fixed in: 1.3.53

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy falang || rpm -q falang || falang --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.3.53 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade falang

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade falang

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-2024-6869?

falang: upgrade to 1.3.53. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-6869 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6869 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-2024-6869 affect?

CVE-2024-6869 affects falang. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The Falang multilanguage for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on several functions in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.52. This makes it possible for a

How urgent is CVE-2024-6869?

Priority 25/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities

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References

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