How severe is CVE-2024-0256?

CVE-2024-0256 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-0256 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-0256?

CVE-2024-0256 affects Squirrly Starbox. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-0256?

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

Does CVE-2024-0256 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-0256 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-16052.

When was CVE-2024-0256 published?

CVE-2024-0256 was published on 2024-02-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-0256

CVE-2024-0256 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Squirrly Starbox with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4. 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 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-16052
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Squirrly Starbox
Published: 2024-02-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Starbox plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the Profile Display Name and Social Settings in all versions up to, and including, 3.4.8 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-0256?: The Starbox plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the Profile Display Name and Social Settings in all versions up to, and including, 3.4.8 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
How severe is CVE-2024-0256?: CVE-2024-0256 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-0256 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-0256?: CVE-2024-0256 affects Squirrly Starbox. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-0256?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-0256 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-0256 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-16052.
When was CVE-2024-0256 published?: CVE-2024-0256 was published on 2024-02-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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