How severe is CVE-2024-37521?

CVE-2024-37521 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-37521 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-2024-37521?

CVE-2024-37521 affects Zww Zbench. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-37521?

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

Does CVE-2024-37521 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-37521 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-36729.

When was CVE-2024-37521 published?

CVE-2024-37521 was published on 2024-07-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-37521

CVE-2024-37521 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Zww Zbench with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-36729
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Zww Zbench
Published: 2024-07-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in zwwooooo zBench allows Stored XSS.This issue affects zBench: from n/a through 1.4.2.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-37521?: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in zwwooooo zBench allows Stored XSS.This issue affects zBench: from n/a through 1.4.2.
How severe is CVE-2024-37521?: CVE-2024-37521 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-37521 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-2024-37521?: CVE-2024-37521 affects Zww Zbench. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-37521?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-37521 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-37521 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-36729.
When was CVE-2024-37521 published?: CVE-2024-37521 was published on 2024-07-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/zbench/wordpress-zbench-theme-1-4-2-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:zww:zbench:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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