CVE-2024-6617

CVE-2024-6617 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ninjateam Header Footer Custom Code 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

Description

The NinjaTeam Header Footer Custom Code WordPress plugin before 1.2 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-2024-6617?
The NinjaTeam Header Footer Custom Code WordPress plugin before 1.2 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-2024-6617?
CVE-2024-6617 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-2024-6617 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-6617?
CVE-2024-6617 affects Ninjateam Header Footer Custom Code. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6617?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-6617 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2024-6617 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47678.
When was CVE-2024-6617 published?
CVE-2024-6617 was published on 2024-09-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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