CVE-2024-7412: The No Update Nag plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Full Path Disclosure in all versions up to, and includ

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-7412?

no update nag: upgrade to newer than 1.4.12. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-7412 being exploited?

CVE-2024-7412 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-2024-7412 affect?

CVE-2024-7412 affects no update nag. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). The No Update Nag plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Full Path Disclosure in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.12. This is due to the plugin allowing direct access to the bootstrap.php file which has display_errors on. This makes it

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-7412?

Priority 34/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Routine

MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-7412 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting no update nag. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The No Update Nag plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Full Path Disclosure in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.12. This is due to the plugin allowing direct access to the bootstrap.php file which has display_errors on. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to retrieve the full path of the web application, which can be used to aid other attacks. The information displayed is not useful on its own, and requires another vulnera

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	0.5% (top 59%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-200
Published	2024-08-12
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: coffee2code

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-08-12 13:38 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:20 UTCUpdated Record last modified

coffee2code no update nag UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.4.12

Fixed in: newer than 1.4.12

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy no-update-nag || rpm -q no-update-nag || no-update-nag --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.4.12 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade no-update-nag

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade no-update-nag

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-2024-7412?

no update nag: upgrade to newer than 1.4.12. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-7412 being exploited?

CVE-2024-7412 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-2024-7412 affect?

CVE-2024-7412 affects no update nag. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). The No Update Nag plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Full Path Disclosure in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.12. This is due to the plugin allowing direct access to the bootstrap.php file which has display_errors on. This makes it

How urgent is CVE-2024-7412?

Priority 34/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities · Bootstrap vulnerabilities

References

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