How severe is CVE-2024-6849?

CVE-2024-6849 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-2024-6849 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-6849?

CVE-2024-6849 affects Wp-brandtheme Preloader Plus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6849?

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

Does CVE-2024-6849 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-6849 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47852.

When was CVE-2024-6849 published?

CVE-2024-6849 was published on 2024-09-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-6849

CVE-2024-6849 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wp-brandtheme Preloader Plus 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (20th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-47852
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Wp-brandtheme Preloader Plus
Published: 2024-09-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Preloader Plus – WordPress Loading Screen Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via SVG File uploads in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses the SVG file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-6849?: The Preloader Plus – WordPress Loading Screen Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via SVG File uploads in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses the SVG file.
How severe is CVE-2024-6849?: CVE-2024-6849 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-2024-6849 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-6849?: CVE-2024-6849 affects Wp-brandtheme Preloader Plus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6849?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-6849 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-6849 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47852.
When was CVE-2024-6849 published?: CVE-2024-6849 was published on 2024-09-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wp-brandtheme:preloader_plus:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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