CVE-2024-7492: The MainWP Child Reports plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up t

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-7492?

mainwp child: upgrade to 2.2.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-7492 being exploited?

CVE-2024-7492 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-2024-7492 affect?

CVE-2024-7492 affects mainwp child. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The MainWP Child Reports plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 2.2. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the network_options_action() function. This makes i

Routine

HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-7492 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting mainwp child. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The MainWP Child Reports plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 2.2. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the network_options_action() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update arbitrary options that can be leveraged for privilege escalation via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action suc

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	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 77%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-352
Published	2024-08-08
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: mainwp

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 03:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:20 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mainwp mainwp child UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.2.1

Fixed in: 2.2.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy mainwp-child || rpm -q mainwp-child || mainwp-child --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.2.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade mainwp-child

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade mainwp-child

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-2024-7492?

mainwp child: upgrade to 2.2.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-7492 being exploited?

CVE-2024-7492 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-2024-7492 affect?

CVE-2024-7492 affects mainwp child. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The MainWP Child Reports plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 2.2. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the network_options_action() function. This makes i

How urgent is CVE-2024-7492?

Priority 37/100. High severity

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References

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