How severe is CVE-2024-8239?

CVE-2024-8239 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-2024-8239 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-8239?

CVE-2024-8239 affects Squirrly Starbox. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-8239?

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

Does CVE-2024-8239 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-8239 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49041.

When was CVE-2024-8239 published?

CVE-2024-8239 was published on 2024-09-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-8239

CVE-2024-8239 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Squirrly Starbox 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

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-49041
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Squirrly Starbox
Published: 2024-09-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Starbox WordPress plugin before 3.5.3 does not properly render social media profiles URLs in certain contexts, like the malicious user's profile or pages where the starbox shortcode is used, which may be abused by users with at least the contributor role to conduct Stored XSS attacks.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-8239?: The Starbox WordPress plugin before 3.5.3 does not properly render social media profiles URLs in certain contexts, like the malicious user's profile or pages where the starbox shortcode is used, which may be abused by users with at least the contributor role to conduct Stored XSS attacks.
How severe is CVE-2024-8239?: CVE-2024-8239 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-2024-8239 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-8239?: CVE-2024-8239 affects Squirrly Starbox. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8239?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-8239 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-8239 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49041.
When was CVE-2024-8239 published?: CVE-2024-8239 was published on 2024-09-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/02796da0-218d-4cbb-98ca-49eeea83cac5/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:squirrly:starbox:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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