CVE-2024-5440

CVE-2024-5440 is a medium-severity vulnerability in If-so Dynamic Content Personalization with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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-79.

Key facts

Description

The If-So Dynamic Content Personalization WordPress plugin before 1.8.0.3 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes before outputting them back in a page/post where the shortcode is embed, which could allow users with the contributor role and above to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-5440?
The If-So Dynamic Content Personalization WordPress plugin before 1.8.0.3 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes before outputting them back in a page/post where the shortcode is embed, which could allow users with the contributor role and above to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.
How severe is CVE-2024-5440?
CVE-2024-5440 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, 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 none.
Is CVE-2024-5440 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-5440?
CVE-2024-5440 affects If-so Dynamic Content Personalization. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5440?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-5440 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2024-5440 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-15286.
When was CVE-2024-5440 published?
CVE-2024-5440 was published on 2025-05-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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