CVE-2024-7493: The WPCOM Member plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in all versions up to, and includi

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-7493?

wpcom member: upgrade to 1.5.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-7493 being exploited?

CVE-2024-7493 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-2024-7493 affect?

CVE-2024-7493 affects wpcom member. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The WPCOM Member plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in all versions up to, and including, 1.5.2.1. This is due to the plugin allowing arbitrary data to be passed to wp_insert_user() during registration. This makes it

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-7493?

Priority 51/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-7493 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting wpcom member. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The WPCOM Member plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in all versions up to, and including, 1.5.2.1. This is due to the plugin allowing arbitrary data to be passed to wp_insert_user() during registration. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update their role to that of an administrator during registration.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 53%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-269
Published	2024-09-06
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: wpcom

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-09-06 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:20 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wpcom wpcom member UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.5.3

Fixed in: 1.5.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wpcom-member || rpm -q wpcom-member || wpcom-member --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.5.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wpcom-member

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wpcom-member

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-2024-7493?

wpcom member: upgrade to 1.5.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-7493 being exploited?

CVE-2024-7493 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-2024-7493 affect?

CVE-2024-7493 affects wpcom member. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The WPCOM Member plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in all versions up to, and including, 1.5.2.1. This is due to the plugin allowing arbitrary data to be passed to wp_insert_user() during registration. This makes it

How urgent is CVE-2024-7493?

Priority 51/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

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References

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