CVE-2025-24736: Missing Authorization vulnerability in metaphorcreations Post Duplicator post-duplicator allows Exploiting Inc

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-24736?

post duplicator: upgrade to 2.36. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-24736 being exploited?

CVE-2025-24736 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-2025-24736 affect?

CVE-2025-24736 affects post duplicator. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Missing Authorization vulnerability in metaphorcreations Post Duplicator post-duplicator allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Post Duplicator: from n/a through <= 2.35.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-24736?

Priority 22/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2025-24736 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting post duplicator. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Missing Authorization vulnerability in metaphorcreations Post Duplicator post-duplicator allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Post Duplicator: from n/a through <= 2.35.

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 73%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2025-01-24
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: metaphorcreations

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-01-24 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:59 UTCUpdated Record last modified

metaphorcreations post duplicator UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.36

Fixed in: 2.36

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy post-duplicator || rpm -q post-duplicator || post-duplicator --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.36 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade post-duplicator

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade post-duplicator

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-2025-24736?

post duplicator: upgrade to 2.36. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-24736 being exploited?

CVE-2025-24736 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-2025-24736 affect?

CVE-2025-24736 affects post duplicator. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Missing Authorization vulnerability in metaphorcreations Post Duplicator post-duplicator allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Post Duplicator: from n/a through <= 2.35.

How urgent is CVE-2025-24736?

Priority 22/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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