CVE-2024-31119

Name: CVE-2024-31119
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-03-20T10:16:17.79+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.9/10EPSS 0.20%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-31119 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.9/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') vulnerability in Vasilis Triantafyllou Special Box for Content allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects Special Box for Content: from n/a through 1.. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') vulnerability in Vasilis Triantafyllou Special Box for Content allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects Special Box for Content: from n/a through 1.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.9/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.20%

9.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

References

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/special-box-for-content/vulnerability/wordpress-download-special-box-for-content-plugin-1-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Timeline

Published: Mar 20, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-31119?

How severe is CVE-2024-31119?

CVE-2024-31119 has a CVSS score of 5.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-31119?

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Source: NVD / NIST