CVE-2024-5728

Name: CVE-2024-5728
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-06-28T06:15:06.737+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.47%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-5728 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The Animated AL List WordPress plugin through 1.0.6 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 0.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Animated AL List WordPress plugin through 1.0.6 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

5.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.47%

37.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Alexdtn	Animated Al List	<= 1.0.6

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/287c4e8c-9092-4cb9-9642-e4f3d10f46fa/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/287c4e8c-9092-4cb9-9642-e4f3d10f46fa/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 28, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-5728?

How severe is CVE-2024-5728?

CVE-2024-5728 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-5728?

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-2024-5728?

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Source: NVD / NIST