Auth bypass in Apustheme Apus Framework
CVE-2024-12296
The Apus Framework plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data that can lead to privilege escalation due to a missing capability check on the 'import_page_options' function in all versions up to, and including…
Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control
EPSS: 0.005 (37.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Apustheme Apus Framework — versions 0
- Apusthemes Superio
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security@wordfence.com (Third Party Advisory)
- security@wordfence.com (Product)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-12296?
- CVE-2024-12296 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apustheme Apus Framework, classified under Missing Authorization. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2025-02-12.
- How severe is CVE-2024-12296?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2024-12296 known to be exploited?
- 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.