CVE-2024-6420
Wpplugins Hide My Wp Ghost vulnerability
- Published23 Jul 2024
Description
The Hide My WP Ghost WordPress plugin before 5.2.02 does not prevent redirects to the login page via the auth_redirect WordPress function, allowing an unauthenticated visitor to access the hidden login page.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:LAffected products
Remediation
Frequently asked
Is CVE-2024-6420 being actively exploited?
CVE-2024-6420 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.80%.
How severe is CVE-2024-6420?
CVE-2024-6420 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.6, rated high. EPSS estimates a 1.80% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2024-6420?
Affected products include Wpplugins Hide My Wp Ghost.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6420?
Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Wpplugins Hide My Wp Ghost 5.2.02 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.
How Secuno handles this
Secuno correlates vulnerabilities like CVE-2024-6420 against the real software inventory on every managed device, as each hourly inventory arrives. Rather than a static severity, each match is scored in context: exploit availability, EPSS, the asset's exposure, and business criticality decide where it lands in the queue. If an affected version is present anywhere across your portfolio, it surfaces automatically with a prioritised remediation path.
Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.