How severe is CVE-2024-53278?

CVE-2024-53278 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, 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 none.

Is CVE-2024-53278 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-53278?

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

Does CVE-2024-53278 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-53278 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-50522.

When was CVE-2024-53278 published?

CVE-2024-53278 was published on 2024-11-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-53278

CVE-2024-53278 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8. 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 4.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-50522
Weakness: CWE-79
Published: 2024-11-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross-site scripting vulnerability exists in WP Admin UI Customize versions prior to ver 1.5.14. If a malicious admin user customizes the admin screen with some malicious contents, an arbitrary script may be executed on the web browser of the other users who are accessing the admin screen.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-53278?: Cross-site scripting vulnerability exists in WP Admin UI Customize versions prior to ver 1.5.14. If a malicious admin user customizes the admin screen with some malicious contents, an arbitrary script may be executed on the web browser of the other users who are accessing the admin screen.
How severe is CVE-2024-53278?: CVE-2024-53278 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, 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 none.
Is CVE-2024-53278 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-53278?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-53278 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-53278 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-50522.
When was CVE-2024-53278 published?: CVE-2024-53278 was published on 2024-11-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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