CVE-2024-5324: XootiX Framework <= Various Plugin Versions - Missing Authorization to Arbitrary Options Update

Is it exploited?

Reported, not confirmed by CISA. VulnCheck KEV lists it as exploited in the wild. CISA has not added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog as of 29 Oct 2026.

VulnCheck KEV lists it since 5 Jun 2024. It cites 1 public report, the first from 5 Jun 2024.

• patchstack.com

How likely is exploitation in the next 30 days?

1.5%

EPSS score, percentile 74.4 of all scored records. A probability estimated by FIRST, not a report of exploitation.

How severe?

8.8 High

CVSS v3.1 base score, given by the CNA

What should I do?

CISA has set no required action, because the vulnerability is not in KEV.

The CVE record links no vendor advisory, patch or mitigation.

Which versions are affected?

Affected

• 2.6 and earlier
• 2.6.1 and earlier
• 2.5
• 2.7.1 through 2.7.2

Versions by product

Source: CISA KEV 2026.10.29, as of 29 Oct 2026; VulnCheck KEV, as of 30 Oct 2026; FIRST EPSS, as of 30 Oct 2026; CVE List, as of 30 Oct 2026. About the data.

Description

XootiX Framework <= Various Plugin Versions - Missing Authorization to Arbitrary Options Update

Multiple plugins for WordPress utilizing the XootiX Framework are vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'import_settings' function in various versions. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to change arbitrary options on affected sites. This can be used to enable new user registration and set the default role for new users to Administrator.

Source: CVE List, as of 30 Oct 2026. About the data.

What to do

Advisories and patches

The CVE record links no vendor advisory, patch or mitigation.

This summary is based on the CVE record as of 30 Oct 2026. Check the vendor's advisory before you act: affected versions and fixes can change.

Affected products and versions

Source: CVE List, as of 30 Oct 2026. About the data.

Timeline