What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-13835?

CVE-2024-13835 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.2%.

Which versions of Post Meta Data Manager are affected by CVE-2024-13835?

Organizations using for WordPress is vulnerable to multisite privilege escalation in all face moderate risk from CVE-2024-13835, a improper privilege management vulnerability rated CVSS 7.2.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2024-13835?

Within 7 days: Identify all affected systems running for WordPress is vulnerable to multisite privilege escalatio and apply vendor patches promptly. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.

Post Meta Data Manager CVE-2024-13835

HIGH

Improper Privilege Management (CWE-269)

2025-03-08 security@wordfence.com

WordPress Privilege Escalation Post Meta Data Manager Wordpress Plugin Wpexpertplugins

7.2

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.2 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

High

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:30 vuln.today

CVE Published

Mar 08, 2025 - 03:15 nvd

HIGH 7.2

DescriptionCVE.org

The Post Meta Data Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to multisite privilege escalation in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.3. This is due to the plugin not properly verifying the existence of a multisite installation prior to allowing user meta to be added/modified. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to gain elevated privileges on subsites that would otherwise be inaccessible.

AnalysisAI

The Post Meta Data Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to multisite privilege escalation in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.3. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.2), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Improper Privilege Management (CWE-269), which allows attackers to escalate privileges to gain unauthorized elevated access. The Post Meta Data Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to multisite privilege escalation in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.3. This is due to the plugin not properly verifying the existence of a multisite installation prior to allowing user meta to be added/modified. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to gain elevated privileges on subsites that would otherwise be inaccessible. Affected products include: Wpexpertplugins Post Meta Data Manager.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply principle of least privilege, validate privilege transitions, implement proper role separation.