How severe is CVE-2024-37097?

CVE-2024-37097 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high 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 low.

Is CVE-2024-37097 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-37097?

CVE-2024-37097 affects Unitedthemes Shortcodes. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-37097?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-37097 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-37097 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-36424.

When was CVE-2024-37097 published?

CVE-2024-37097 was published on 2024-07-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-37097

CVE-2024-37097 is a high-severity vulnerability in Unitedthemes Shortcodes with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-36424
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Unitedthemes Shortcodes
Published: 2024-07-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in UnitedThemes Shortcodes by United Themes allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Shortcodes by United Themes: from n/a before 5.0.5.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-37097?: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in UnitedThemes Shortcodes by United Themes allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Shortcodes by United Themes: from n/a before 5.0.5.
How severe is CVE-2024-37097?: CVE-2024-37097 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high 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 low.
Is CVE-2024-37097 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-37097?: CVE-2024-37097 affects Unitedthemes Shortcodes. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-37097?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-37097 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-37097 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-36424.
When was CVE-2024-37097 published?: CVE-2024-37097 was published on 2024-07-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/ut-shortcodes/wordpress-shortcodes-by-united-themes-plugin-5-0-5-reflected-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:unitedthemes:shortcodes:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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