How severe is CVE-2024-23501?

CVE-2024-23501 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-23501 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-23501?

CVE-2024-23501 affects Shopfiles Ebook Store. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-23501?

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

Does CVE-2024-23501 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-23501 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-20996.

When was CVE-2024-23501 published?

CVE-2024-23501 was published on 2024-02-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-23501

CVE-2024-23501 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Shopfiles Ebook Store with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. 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 5.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-20996
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Shopfiles Ebook Store
Published: 2024-02-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Shopfiles Ltd Ebook Store allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Ebook Store: from n/a through 5.788.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-23501?: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Shopfiles Ltd Ebook Store allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Ebook Store: from n/a through 5.788.
How severe is CVE-2024-23501?: CVE-2024-23501 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-23501 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-23501?: CVE-2024-23501 affects Shopfiles Ebook Store. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-23501?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-23501 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-23501 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-20996.
When was CVE-2024-23501 published?: CVE-2024-23501 was published on 2024-02-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/ebook-store/wordpress-ebook-store-plugin-5-788-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:shopfiles:ebook_store:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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