PatchTheCVECVE-2024-9593: The Time Clock plugin and Time Clock Pro plugin for WordPress are vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in versi
CVE-2024-9593 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.3) affecting time clock. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Time Clock plugin and Time Clock Pro plugin for WordPress are vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in versions up to, and including, 1.2.2 (for Time Clock) and 1.1.4 (for Time Clock Pro) via the 'etimeclockwp_load_function_callback' function. This allows unauthenticated attackers to execute code on the server. The invoked function's parameters cannot be specified.
Why this priority
- High severity
- EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.3 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 12.4% (top 4%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-94 |
| Published | 2024-10-18 |
| 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
Public exploits and detection
Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.
- Nuclei scan template: Time Clock <= 1.2.2 & Time Clock Pro <= 1.1.4 - Remote Code Execution
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-2024-9593?
time clock: upgrade to newer than 1.2.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-9593 being exploited?
CVE-2024-9593 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-2024-9593 affect?
CVE-2024-9593 affects time clock. Severity is high (CVSS 8.3). The Time Clock plugin and Time Clock Pro plugin for WordPress are vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in versions up to, and including, 1.2.2 (for Time Clock) and 1.1.4 (for Time Clock Pro) via the 'etimeclockwp_load_function_callback' func
How urgent is CVE-2024-9593?
Priority 58/100. High severity; EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action