CVE-2024-4957

CVE-2024-4957 is a medium-severity vulnerability in J-breuer Frontend Checklist with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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

Description

The Frontend Checklist WordPress plugin through 2.3.2 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed (for example in multisite setup)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-4957?
The Frontend Checklist WordPress plugin through 2.3.2 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed (for example in multisite setup)
How severe is CVE-2024-4957?
CVE-2024-4957 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, 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-2024-4957 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-4957?
CVE-2024-4957 affects J-breuer Frontend Checklist. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-4957?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-4957 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2024-4957 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-44514.
When was CVE-2024-4957 published?
CVE-2024-4957 was published on 2024-06-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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