CVE-2024-7381: The Geo Controller plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized shortcode execution due to missing autho

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-7381?

geo controller: upgrade to newer than 8.6.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-7381 being exploited?

CVE-2024-7381 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-2024-7381 affect?

CVE-2024-7381 affects geo controller. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). The Geo Controller plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized shortcode execution due to missing authorization and capability checks on the ajax__shortcode_cache function in all versions up to, and including, 8.6.9. This makes it po

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-7381?

Priority 30/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Routine

MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-7381 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting geo controller. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Geo Controller plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized shortcode execution due to missing authorization and capability checks on the ajax__shortcode_cache function in all versions up to, and including, 8.6.9. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes available on the target site.

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	0.3% (top 73%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2024-09-05
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: infinitumform

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-09-05 11:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:19 UTCUpdated Record last modified

infinitumform geo controller UPGRADE

Affected: <= 8.6.9

Fixed in: newer than 8.6.9

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy geo-controller || rpm -q geo-controller || geo-controller --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 8.6.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade geo-controller

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade geo-controller

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-2024-7381?

geo controller: upgrade to newer than 8.6.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-7381 being exploited?

CVE-2024-7381 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-2024-7381 affect?

CVE-2024-7381 affects geo controller. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). The Geo Controller plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized shortcode execution due to missing authorization and capability checks on the ajax__shortcode_cache function in all versions up to, and including, 8.6.9. This makes it po

How urgent is CVE-2024-7381?

Priority 30/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

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References

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