CVE-2024-43278

Name: CVE-2024-43278
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-08-18T22:15:09.86+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.24%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-43278 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Phi Phan Meta Field Block allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Meta Field Block: from n/a through 1.2.13.. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Phi Phan Meta Field Block allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Meta Field Block: from n/a through 1.2.13.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.24%

14.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/display-a-meta-field-as-block/wordpress-meta-field-block-plugin-1-2-13-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Timeline

Published: Aug 18, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-43278?

How severe is CVE-2024-43278?

CVE-2024-43278 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-43278?

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Source: NVD / NIST