CVE-2024-5626

Name: CVE-2024-5626
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-07-12T06:15:04.42+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.38%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-5626 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The Inline Related Posts WordPress plugin before 3.7.0 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 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Inline Related Posts WordPress plugin before 3.7.0 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

6.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.38%

29.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Data443	Inline Related Posts	< 3.7.0

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/6b03f450-4982-4f6c-a6f1-f7e85b1deec1/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/6b03f450-4982-4f6c-a6f1-f7e85b1deec1/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 12, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-5626?

How severe is CVE-2024-5626?

CVE-2024-5626 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-5626?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2024-5626?

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Source: NVD / NIST