CVE-2024-5472

CVE-2024-5472 is a high-severity vulnerability in Holoborodko Wp Quicklatex with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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 WP QuickLaTeX WordPress plugin before 3.8.7 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-2024-5472?
The WP QuickLaTeX WordPress plugin before 3.8.7 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-2024-5472?
CVE-2024-5472 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-5472 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-5472?
CVE-2024-5472 affects Holoborodko Wp Quicklatex. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5472?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-5472 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2024-5472 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-46685.
When was CVE-2024-5472 published?
CVE-2024-5472 was published on 2024-07-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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