PatchTheCVECVE-2024-8247: The Newsletters plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in all versions up to, and includin
CVE-2024-8247 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting newsletters. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Newsletters plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in all versions up to, and including, 4.9.9.2. This is due to the plugin not restricting what user meta can be updated as screen options. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to escalate their privileges to that of an administrator. Please note that this only affects users with access to edit/update screen options, whi
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 | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.5% (top 58%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-269 |
| Published | 2024-09-06 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2024-8247?
newsletters: upgrade to 4.9.9.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-8247 being exploited?
CVE-2024-8247 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-2024-8247 affect?
CVE-2024-8247 affects newsletters. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The Newsletters plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in all versions up to, and including, 4.9.9.2. This is due to the plugin not restricting what user meta can be updated as screen options. This makes it possible for
How urgent is CVE-2024-8247?
Priority 41/100. High severity
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