CVE-2024-13864

Name: CVE-2024-13864
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-03-11T06:15:26.407+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.30%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-13864 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The Countdown Timer WordPress plugin through 1.0 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against high privilege users such as admin. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Countdown Timer WordPress plugin through 1.0 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against high privilege users such as admin

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

EPSS Probability

0.30%

21.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Yaidier	Countdown Timer	1.0

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/b95b32b6-218a-4d02-b294-ab13458006b2/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/b95b32b6-218a-4d02-b294-ab13458006b2/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 11, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-13864?

How severe is CVE-2024-13864?

CVE-2024-13864 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-13864?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST