CVE-2024-8243

Name: CVE-2024-8243
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-04-09T06:15:41.36+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.3/10EPSS 0.13%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-8243 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The WordPress/Plugin Upgrade Time Out Plugin WordPress plugin through 1.0 does not have CSRF check in some places, and is missing sanitisation as well as escaping, which could allow attackers to make logged in admin add Stored XSS payloads via a CSRF attack.. EPSS estimates a 0.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The WordPress/Plugin Upgrade Time Out Plugin WordPress plugin through 1.0 does not have CSRF check in some places, and is missing sanitisation as well as escaping, which could allow attackers to make logged in admin add Stored XSS payloads via a CSRF attack.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.13%

3.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-352

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Felixker	Wordpress\/Plugin Upgrade Time Out Plugin	<= 1.0

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/8e1e2d8d-41aa-49bc-95d5-dae75be788d5/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 9, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-8243?

How severe is CVE-2024-8243?

CVE-2024-8243 has a CVSS score of 6.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-8243?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST