CVE-2024-9587: The Linkz.ai plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capabili

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-9587?

linkz.ai: upgrade to 1.2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-9587 being exploited?

CVE-2024-9587 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-2024-9587 affect?

CVE-2024-9587 affects linkz.ai. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The Linkz.ai plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'ajax_linkz' function in versions up to, and including, 1.1.8. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-9587?

Priority 26/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4UPGRADE

CVE-2024-9587 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting linkz.ai. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Linkz.ai plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'ajax_linkz' function in versions up to, and including, 1.1.8. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor-level privileges or above, to update plugin settings.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 70%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2024-10-11
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: linkz.ai

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-10-11 13:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:24 UTCUpdated Record last modified

linkz.ai linkz.ai UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.2.0

Fixed in: 1.2.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy linkz.ai || rpm -q linkz.ai || linkz.ai --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade linkz.ai

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade linkz.ai

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-2024-9587?

linkz.ai: upgrade to 1.2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-9587 being exploited?

CVE-2024-9587 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-2024-9587 affect?

CVE-2024-9587 affects linkz.ai. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The Linkz.ai plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'ajax_linkz' function in versions up to, and including, 1.1.8. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers

How urgent is CVE-2024-9587?

Priority 26/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2024-9586 MEDIUM 6.5 UPGRADE The Linkz.ai plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capabili

References

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