CVE-2024-7688: The AZIndex WordPress plugin through 0.8.1 does not have CSRF checks in some places, which could allow attacke

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-7688?

azindex: upgrade to newer than 0.8.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-7688 being exploited?

CVE-2024-7688 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-2024-7688 affect?

CVE-2024-7688 affects azindex. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The AZIndex WordPress plugin through 0.8.1 does not have CSRF checks in some places, which could allow attackers to make logged in admin delete arbitrary indexes via a CSRF attack

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-7688?

Priority 31/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2024-7688 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting azindex. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The AZIndex WordPress plugin through 0.8.1 does not have CSRF checks in some places, which could allow attackers to make logged in admin delete arbitrary indexes via a CSRF attack

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 85%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-352
Published	2024-09-09
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: azindex project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

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

azindex project azindex UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.8.1

Fixed in: newer than 0.8.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.8.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade azindex

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-7688?

azindex: upgrade to newer than 0.8.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-7688 being exploited?

CVE-2024-7688 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-2024-7688 affect?

CVE-2024-7688 affects azindex. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The AZIndex WordPress plugin through 0.8.1 does not have CSRF checks in some places, which could allow attackers to make logged in admin delete arbitrary indexes via a CSRF attack

How urgent is CVE-2024-7688?

Priority 31/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities

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