CVE-2024-56006 MEDIUM

CVE-2024-56006: WordPress Jetpack Debug Tools plugin < 2.0.1 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Vendor Automattic
Product Jetpack Debug Tools
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published May 15, 2025
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

5.3/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality None
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Automattic Jetpack Debug Tools.This issue affects Jetpack Debug Tools: from n/a before 2.0.1.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Jetpack Debug Tools versions before 2.0.1 lack proper authorization checks, allowing unauthenticated attackers to modify site data over the network. The vulnerability requires no user interaction and can be exploited remotely. Site administrators should update to version 2.0.1 or later immediately.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify site data without authentication or permission.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Attackers can alter site content or settings without logging in.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access to the site; no authentication required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

May 15, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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