CVE-2024-4977
CVE-2024-4977 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Plumislandmedia Index Wp Mysql For Speed with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8. 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 6.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (39th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-44534
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Plumislandmedia Index Wp Mysql For Speed
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Index WP MySQL For Speed WordPress plugin before 1.4.18 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against high privilege users such as admin
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-4977?
- The Index WP MySQL For Speed WordPress plugin before 1.4.18 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against high privilege users such as admin
- How severe is CVE-2024-4977?
- CVE-2024-4977 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2024-4977 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-4977?
- CVE-2024-4977 affects Plumislandmedia Index Wp Mysql For Speed. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-4977?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2024-4977 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-4977 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-44534.
- When was CVE-2024-4977 published?
- CVE-2024-4977 was published on 2024-07-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:plumislandmedia:index_wp_mysql_for_speed:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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