CVE-2024-53812

Name: CVE-2024-53812
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-12-06T14:15:23.81+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.27%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-53812 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Jacques Malgrange WP GeoNames wp-geonames allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects WP GeoNames: from n/a through <= 1.8.. EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Jacques Malgrange WP GeoNames wp-geonames allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects WP GeoNames: from n/a through <= 1.8.

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

0.27%

18.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

References

https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/wp-geonames/vulnerability/wordpress-wp-geonames-plugin-1-8-reflected-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Timeline

Published: Dec 6, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-53812?

How severe is CVE-2024-53812?

CVE-2024-53812 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-53812?

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Source: NVD / NIST