CVE-2024-34434: WordPress MDTF – Meta Data and Taxonomies Filter plugin <= 1.3.3.2 - Arbitrary Shortcode Execution vulnerability
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2024-34434 is a critical (CVSS 9.1) Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in pluginus wordpress_meta_data_and_taxonomies_filter. EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 19.8% of scored vulnerabilities.
Timeline
- 17-05-2024PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 28-04-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in realmag777 WordPress Meta Data and Taxonomies Filter (MDTF) allows Code Inclusion, Functionality Misuse.This issue affects WordPress Meta Data and Taxonomies Filter (MDTF): from n/a through 1.3.3.2.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 3 sources · 1 version- CVE.orgCNA6.5MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:NDiffers
- NVDNIST6.5MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:NDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
0.28%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
20%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
No change 0.00 pp
From 0.28% on 22-09-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogs
CISA KEVNot in the CISA KEV catalog.
ENISA CNWNot in the ENISA CNW catalog.
CIRCLNot in the CIRCL catalog.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-863Incorrect AuthorizationThe product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check.
- CWE-94Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.
Affected systems
Pluginus1 product
Realmag7771 product
- wordpress meta data and taxonomies filter (mdtf)≥ n/a, ≤ 1.3.3.2
Wordpress1 product
- wp-meta-data-filter-and-taxonomy-filter≤ 1.3.3.2 (fixed in 1.3.3.3)
3 vendors · 3 products