CVE-2024-8268: The Frontend Dashboard plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized code execution due to insufficient f

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-8268?

frontend dashboard: upgrade to 2.2.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-8268 being exploited?

CVE-2024-8268 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-2024-8268 affect?

CVE-2024-8268 affects frontend dashboard. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The Frontend Dashboard plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized code execution due to insufficient filtering on callable methods/functions via the ajax_request() function in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.4. This makes it

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-8268 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting frontend dashboard. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Frontend Dashboard plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized code execution due to insufficient filtering on callable methods/functions via the ajax_request() function in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.4. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to call arbitrary functions that can be leverage for privilege escalation by changing user's passwords.

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	0.7% (top 47%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2024-09-10
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: buffercode

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-09-10 03:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:22 UTCUpdated Record last modified

buffercode frontend dashboard UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.2.5

Fixed in: 2.2.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy frontend-dashboard || rpm -q frontend-dashboard || frontend-dashboard --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.2.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade frontend-dashboard

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade frontend-dashboard

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-2024-8268?

frontend dashboard: upgrade to 2.2.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-8268 being exploited?

CVE-2024-8268 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-2024-8268 affect?

CVE-2024-8268 affects frontend dashboard. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The Frontend Dashboard plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized code execution due to insufficient filtering on callable methods/functions via the ajax_request() function in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.4. This makes it

How urgent is CVE-2024-8268?

Priority 44/100. High severity

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