How severe is CVE-2024-5226?

CVE-2024-5226 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-5226 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-5226?

CVE-2024-5226 affects Daniyalahmedk Fuse Social Floating Sidebar. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-5226?

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

Does CVE-2024-5226 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-5226 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-46465.

When was CVE-2024-5226 published?

CVE-2024-5226 was published on 2024-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-5226

CVE-2024-5226 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Daniyalahmedk Fuse Social Floating Sidebar with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4. 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-434.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (23rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-46465
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Daniyalahmedk Fuse Social Floating Sidebar
Published: 2024-08-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Fuse Social Floating Sidebar plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the file upload functionality in all versions up to, and including, 5.4.10 due to insufficient validation of SVG files. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-5226?: The Fuse Social Floating Sidebar plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the file upload functionality in all versions up to, and including, 5.4.10 due to insufficient validation of SVG files. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
How severe is CVE-2024-5226?: CVE-2024-5226 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-5226 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-5226?: CVE-2024-5226 affects Daniyalahmedk Fuse Social Floating Sidebar. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5226?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-5226 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-5226 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-46465.
When was CVE-2024-5226 published?: CVE-2024-5226 was published on 2024-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:daniyalahmedk:fuse_social_floating_sidebar:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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