CVE-2024-43256
📛 CVE Title
WordPress Leopard plugin <= 2.0.36 - Subscriber+ Plugin Settings Change vulnerability
Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in nouthemes Leopard - WordPress offload media allows Accessing Functionality Not Properly Constrained by ACLs.This issue affects Leopard - WordPress offload media: from n/a through 2.0.36.
Overview
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Assigner (CNA)
- Patchstack
- CVSS severity
- HIGH
- CVSS score
- 7.1 / 10
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H- Effective score
- 7.1 / 10 HIGH source: CNA overview
- CWE(s)
-
CWE-862 - Reserved
- 2024-08-09
- Published
- 2024-08-19 19:25 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-04-28 18:10 UTC
- Source
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2024/43xxx/CVE-2024-43256.json
- Linked Threat
- CVE-2024-43256 — Leopard - WordPress offload media <= 2.0.36 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Settings Update
NVD triage scoring NVD CVE 2.0
Layer NVD adds on top of the CNA's CVE record — published / last-modified timestamps, exploitability / impact subscores, and the FIRST.org EPSS probability that this CVE will be exploited in the wild in the next 30 days.
- NVD published
- 2024-08-19 18:15:11 UTC
- NVD last modified
- 2026-06-17 07:50:41 UTC
- NVD CVSS v3.1
- 7.1 / 10 HIGH source: audit@patchstack.com
- NVD CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H- Exploitability subscore
- 2.8 / 10
- Impact subscore
- 4.2 / 10
- EPSS score
- 0.0036 (probability of exploitation in next 30 days)
- EPSS percentile
- 28.49% vs all CVEs — higher = more likely to be exploited, as of 2026-07-30
NVD / KEV / EPSS data refreshed 2026-07-31 13:20 UTC. Re-run the 🛰 Backfill from NVD button above to refresh.
European Union Vulnerability Database ENISA EUVD
ENISA's official EU repository for curated vulnerability intelligence. Carries a separate identifier (EUVD-YYYY-NNNN) and frequently exposes an earlier-published description + CVSS than NVD does.
- EUVD ID
-
EUVD-2024-40148 - Assigner
- Patchstack
- Published
- Aug 19, 2024, 5:25:20 PM
- Updated
- Apr 28, 2026, 4:10:10 PM
- EUVD base score (CVSS 3.1)
-
7.1 / 10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H - EUVD-reported EPSS
- 0.2300
- Vendors
- nouthemes
- Products
-
Leopard - WordPress Offload Media (n/a ≤2.0.36)Leopard - WordPress Offload Media (n/a ≤2.0.36)
- Aliases
-
GHSA-x9qv-64rq-2vc3
ENISA description: Missing Authorization vulnerability in nouthemes Leopard - WordPress offload media allows Accessing Functionality Not Properly Constrained by ACLs.This issue affects Leopard - WordPress offload media: from n/a through 2.0.36.
Affected products (1)
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| nouthemes | Leopard - WordPress offload media |
n/a (affected)
|
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Vendor references (1)
References embedded in the original CVE record by the assigning CNA.
MITRE references (1) cveawg.mitre.org
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Web references (5)
DuckDuckGo results ranked by threat-intel / vendor advisory domains. Generated by the 🔎 Find references (web) button above — same flow as the Remediations search.
- http://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/862.html rapid7:cwe.mitre.org
- https://attackerkb.com/topics/CVE-2024-43256 rapid7:attackerkb.com
- https://euvd.enisa.europa.eu/vulnerability/EUVD-2024-40148 rapid7:euvd.enisa.europa.eu
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2024-43256 rapid7:www.cve.org
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/35b1fb1a-a12c-4938-a2d2-74e291db76ef?source=api-prod rapid7:www.wordfence.com
NVD-tagged references (1)
Reference list NVD curates from the CNA record, vendor advisories, and third-party reports. The tag chips below are NVD's analyst-assigned categories.
Indicators (2)
IOCs linked to the auto-promoted Threat row.
| Type | Value | VirusTotal | Attached |
|---|---|---|---|
| domain |
acls.this
|
no local data | 2026-05-18 21:19 UTC |
| cve |
CVE-2024-43256
|
no local data | 2026-06-06 14:24 UTC |
Remediations (20)
Remediations are stored against the linked Threat row; the list below is deduplicated across both pages.
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web:techcommunity.microsoft.com
We wanted to tell you how to address the Exchange Server May 2026 vulnerability CVE -2026-42897.
2026-07-30 10:49 UTC -
web:www.oracle.com
Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - October 2024 Description A Critical Patch Update is a collection of patches for multiple security vulnerabilities. These patches address vulnerabilities in Oracle code and in third party components included in Oracle products. These patches are usually cumulative, but each advisory describes only the security patches added since the previous Critical ...
2026-07-30 10:49 UTC -
web:helpx.adobe.com
Security updates for Adobe Acrobat and Reader Last updated on Jul 17, 2026 | Also applies to Adobe Acrobat
2026-07-30 10:49 UTC -
web:www.nist.gov
NIST maintains the National Vulnerability Database (NVD), a repository of information on software and hardware flaws that can compromise computer security. This is a key piece of the nation's cybersecurity infrastructure.
2026-07-30 10:49 UTC -
web:learn.microsoft.com
Accelerate vulnerability mitigation is part of the accelerate response and remediation pillar of the Secure Future Initiative (SFI), focusing on implementing a comprehensive vulnerability management program around automation and faster disclosure.
2026-07-30 10:49 UTC -
Wordfence remediation: Leopard - WordPress Offload MediaWordfence
Update to version 3.1.2, or a newer patched version
2026-06-06 14:24 UTC -
web:www.crowdstrike.com
Microsoft's April 2026 Patch Tuesday addresses 164 CVEs , featuring 8 Critical vulnerabilities, one exploited zero-day, and one disclosed zero-day.
2026-05-22 10:10 UTC -
web:cybersecuritynews.com
No patch has been released yet; Microsoft has instead issued a multi-step manual mitigation guide while a formal security update is prepared. Windows BitLocker Security Bypass The vulnerability originates in WinRE's handling of the BootExecute registry value under HKLM\ControlSet001\Control\Session Manager.
2026-05-22 10:10 UTC -
web:www.notebookcheck.net
Microsoft April 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 167 vulnerabilities, including an actively exploited SharePoint zero-day. Windows 11 KB5083769 and KB5082052 bring new builds and RDP security.
2026-05-22 10:10 UTC -
web:www.pcworld.com
This month's Patch Tuesday includes an actively exploited Office zero-day vulnerability and several critical RCE bugs in Windows and Remote Desktop.
2026-05-22 10:10 UTC -
web:www.oracle.com
This Critical Patch Update contains 481 new security patches across the product families listed below. Please note that an MOS note summarizing the content of this Critical Patch Update and other Oracle Software Security Assurance activities is located at April 2026 Critical Patch Update: Executive Summary and Analysis.
2026-05-22 02:46 UTC -
web:www.pcworld.com
This month's Patch Tuesday brings over 80 fixes for various security vulnerabilities. Fortunately, none are actively being exploited in the wild yet.
2026-05-22 02:46 UTC -
web:www.securityweek.com
Microsoft has rolled out fixes for 83 vulnerabilities in its products, including a critical bug, but none of them require urgent attention.
2026-05-22 02:46 UTC -
web:www.techrepublic.com
Microsoft's April 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 165 vulnerabilities, including two zero-days, in one of the company's largest monthly security updates.
2026-05-22 02:46 UTC -
web:zecurit.com
Get the complete breakdown of Microsoft's May 2026 Patch Tuesday. We analyze the latest security updates and all critical CVEs .
2026-05-22 02:46 UTC -
web:portal.msrc.microsoft.com
The Security Update Guide provides information on the latest Microsoft security updates, helping users understand and address potential vulnerabilities effectively.
2026-05-22 02:46 UTC -
web:cybersecuritynews.com
Microsoft's May 2026 Patch Tuesday lands with a heavy enterprise focus, fixing 120 vulnerabilities across Windows, Office, Azure, developer tools, and Microsoft 365 apps, including 29 remote code execution (RCE) flaws rated Critical.
2026-05-22 02:46 UTC -
web:www.bleepingcomputer.com
Today is Microsoft's March 2026 Patch Tuesday with security updates for 79 flaws, including 2 publicly disclosed zero-day vulnerabilities.
2026-05-22 02:46 UTC -
web:www.computerworld.com
Each month, the team at Readiness analyzes the latest Patch Tuesday updates from Microsoft and provides detailed, actionable testing guidance. The company's Patch Tuesday release for February ...
2026-05-22 02:46 UTC -
web:krebsonsecurity.com
Microsoft expects that exploitation is more likely. May's Patch Tuesday is a welcome respite from April, which saw Microsoft fix a near-record 167 security flaws.
2026-05-22 02:46 UTC
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