What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-13688?

CVE-2024-13688 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.3%.

Which versions of Admin And Site Enhancements are affected by CVE-2024-13688?

Organizations using WordPress should be aware of moderate risk from CVE-2024-13688, a hard-coded credentials vulnerability rated CVSS 5.3.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2024-13688?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2024-13688. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.3%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2024-13688?

Within 30 days: Identify affected systems and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Audit authentication configurations.

Admin And Site Enhancements CVE-2024-13688

MEDIUM

Use of Hard-coded Credentials (CWE-798)

2025-04-28 contact@wpscan.com

WordPress Authentication Bypass Admin And Site Enhancements

5.3

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.3 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:39 vuln.today

PoC Detected

May 14, 2025 - 14:52 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Apr 28, 2025 - 06:15 nvd

MEDIUM 5.3

DescriptionCVE.org

AnalysisAI

The Admin and Site Enhancements (ASE) WordPress plugin before 7.6.10 uses a hardcoded password in its Password Protection feature, allowing attacker to bypass the protection offered via a crafted. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Use of Hard-coded Credentials (CWE-798), which allows attackers to gain access using credentials embedded in source code. The Admin and Site Enhancements (ASE) WordPress plugin before 7.6.10 uses a hardcoded password in its Password Protection feature, allowing attacker to bypass the protection offered via a crafted request Affected products include: Wpase Admin And Site Enhancements. Version information: before 7.6.10.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Remove hard-coded credentials, use environment variables or secrets management, rotate exposed credentials immediately.

CVE-2024-13688 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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Admin And Site Enhancements CVE-2024-13688

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