CVE-2024-49256: wordpress htaccess-file-editor Incorrect Authorization
CVSS: 8.8v3.1HighModified
Published 01-11-2024Last modified 28-04-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2024-49256 is a high (CVSS 8.8) Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in wordpress htaccess-file-editor. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 29.8% of scored vulnerabilities. Fixed in 1.0.19.
CVSS score
8.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.37%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 01-11-2024PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 28-04-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in WP Chill Htaccess File Editor htaccess-file-editor allows Accessing Functionality Not Properly Constrained by ACLs.This issue affects Htaccess File Editor: from n/a through <= 1.0.18.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 3 sources · 1 versionHigh 8.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSources3 sources · 4.3–8.8
- CVE.orgCNA6.5MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:LDiffers
- wordfenceSource4.3MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:NDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
0.37%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
30%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.37% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.37%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
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-862Missing AuthorizationThe product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.
Affected systems
Wordpress1 product
- htaccess-file-editor≤ 1.0.18 (fixed in 1.0.19)
Wp chill1 product
- htaccess file editor≤ 1.0.18
Wpchill1 product
- htaccess_file_editor< 1.0.19
3 vendors · 3 products
References
2 links- patchstack.com/database/…VDB Entry