CVE-2024-9195: The WHMPress - WHMCS Client Area plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data that

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-9195?

whmcs client area: upgrade to 4.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-9195 being exploited?

CVE-2024-9195 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-2024-9195 affect?

CVE-2024-9195 affects whmcs client area. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The WHMPress - WHMCS Client Area plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data that can lead to privilege escalation due to a missing capability check on the update_settings case in the /admin/ajax.php file in all

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-9195 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting whmcs client area. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The WHMPress - WHMCS Client Area plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data that can lead to privilege escalation due to a missing capability check on the update_settings case in the /admin/ajax.php file in all versions up to, and including, 4.3-revision-3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update arbitrary options on the WordPress site. This can be leverage

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	0.4% (top 65%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2025-02-28
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: whmpress

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-02-28 09:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:24 UTCUpdated Record last modified

whmpress whmcs client area UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.3 · 4.3 rev1 · 4.3 rev2 · 4.3 rev3

Fixed in: 4.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy whmcs-client-area || rpm -q whmcs-client-area || whmcs-client-area --version

2. UPGRADE to 4.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade whmcs-client-area

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade whmcs-client-area

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-2024-9195?

whmcs client area: upgrade to 4.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-9195 being exploited?

CVE-2024-9195 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-2024-9195 affect?

CVE-2024-9195 affects whmcs client area. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The WHMPress - WHMCS Client Area plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data that can lead to privilege escalation due to a missing capability check on the update_settings case in the /admin/ajax.php file in all

How urgent is CVE-2024-9195?

Priority 40/100. High severity

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

References

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