How severe is CVE-2024-1762?

CVE-2024-1762 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-2024-1762 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-1762?

CVE-2024-1762 affects Nextscripts Social Networks Auto Poster. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-1762?

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

Does CVE-2024-1762 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-1762 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-17488.

When was CVE-2024-1762 published?

CVE-2024-1762 was published on 2024-05-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-1762

CVE-2024-1762 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Nextscripts Social Networks Auto Poster 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)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-17488
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Nextscripts Social Networks Auto Poster
Published: 2024-05-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The NextScripts: Social Networks Auto-Poster plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the HTTP_USER_AGENT header in all versions up to, and including, 4.4.3 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. This requires the victim to select view "All Cron Events" in order for the injection to fire.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-1762?: The NextScripts: Social Networks Auto-Poster plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the HTTP_USER_AGENT header in all versions up to, and including, 4.4.3 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. This requires the victim to select view "All Cron Events" in order for the injection to fire.
How severe is CVE-2024-1762?: CVE-2024-1762 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-2024-1762 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-1762?: CVE-2024-1762 affects Nextscripts Social Networks Auto Poster. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-1762?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-1762 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-1762 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-17488.
When was CVE-2024-1762 published?: CVE-2024-1762 was published on 2024-05-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:nextscripts:social_networks_auto_poster:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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