How severe is CVE-2020-24314?

CVE-2020-24314 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-24314 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-24314?

CVE-2020-24314 affects Rss Feed Widget Project Rss Feed Widget. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-24314?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2020-24314 published?

CVE-2020-24314 was published on 2020-08-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-24314

CVE-2020-24314 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Rss Feed Widget Project Rss Feed Widget with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Rss Feed Widget Project Rss Feed Widget
Published: 2020-08-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Fahad Mahmood RSS Feed Widget Plugin v2.7.9 and lower does not sanitize the value of the "t" GET parameter before echoing it back out inside an input tag. This results in a reflected XSS vulnerability that attackers can exploit with a specially crafted URL.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-24314?: Fahad Mahmood RSS Feed Widget Plugin v2.7.9 and lower does not sanitize the value of the "t" GET parameter before echoing it back out inside an input tag. This results in a reflected XSS vulnerability that attackers can exploit with a specially crafted URL.
How severe is CVE-2020-24314?: CVE-2020-24314 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-24314 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-24314?: CVE-2020-24314 affects Rss Feed Widget Project Rss Feed Widget. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-24314?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-24314 published?: CVE-2020-24314 was published on 2020-08-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:rss_feed_widget_project:rss_feed_widget:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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