CVE-2024-8427: The Frontend Post Submission Manager Lite – Frontend Posting WordPress Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerab

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-8427?

frontend post submission manager: upgrade to 1.2.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-8427 being exploited?

CVE-2024-8427 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-2024-8427 affect?

CVE-2024-8427 affects frontend post submission manager. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The Frontend Post Submission Manager Lite – Frontend Posting WordPress Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the save_global_settings and process_form_edit functi

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-8427?

Priority 21/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2024-8427 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting frontend post submission manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Frontend Post Submission Manager Lite – Frontend Posting WordPress Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the save_global_settings and process_form_edit functions in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update the plugin's settings and forms.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 75%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2024-09-06
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: wpshuffle

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 07:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:22 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wpshuffle frontend post submission manager UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.2.3

Fixed in: 1.2.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy frontend-post-submission-manager || rpm -q frontend-post-submission-manager || frontend-post-submission-manager --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.2.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade frontend-post-submission-manager

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade frontend-post-submission-manager

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-2024-8427?

frontend post submission manager: upgrade to 1.2.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-8427 being exploited?

CVE-2024-8427 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-2024-8427 affect?

CVE-2024-8427 affects frontend post submission manager. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The Frontend Post Submission Manager Lite – Frontend Posting WordPress Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the save_global_settings and process_form_edit functi

How urgent is CVE-2024-8427?

Priority 21/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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References

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