How severe is CVE-2024-2738?

CVE-2024-2738 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-2024-2738 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-2738?

CVE-2024-2738 affects Permalink Manager Lite Project Permalink Manager Lite. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-2738?

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

Does CVE-2024-2738 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-2738 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-27683.

When was CVE-2024-2738 published?

CVE-2024-2738 was published on 2024-04-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-2738

CVE-2024-2738 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Permalink Manager Lite Project Permalink Manager Lite 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: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-27683
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Permalink Manager Lite Project Permalink Manager Lite
Published: 2024-04-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Permalink Manager Lite and Pro plugins for WordPress are vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘s’ parameter in multiple instances in all versions up to, and including, 2.4.3.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-2738?: The Permalink Manager Lite and Pro plugins for WordPress are vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘s’ parameter in multiple instances in all versions up to, and including, 2.4.3.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
How severe is CVE-2024-2738?: CVE-2024-2738 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-2024-2738 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-2738?: CVE-2024-2738 affects Permalink Manager Lite Project Permalink Manager Lite. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-2738?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-2738 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-2738 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-27683.
When was CVE-2024-2738 published?: CVE-2024-2738 was published on 2024-04-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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