CVE-2024-7313

Name: CVE-2024-7313
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-08-26T06:15:04.947+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 1.44%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-7313 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The Shield Security WordPress plugin before 20.0.6 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 1.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Shield Security WordPress plugin before 20.0.6 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

6.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.44%

69.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Getshieldsecurity	Shield Security	< 20.0.6

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/83a1bdc6-098e-43d5-89e5-f4202ecd78a1/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 26, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-7313?

How severe is CVE-2024-7313?

CVE-2024-7313 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-7313?

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-2024-7313?

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Source: NVD / NIST