CVE-2024-8703

Name: CVE-2024-8703
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-05-15T20:15:59.793+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.28%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-8703 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The Z-Downloads WordPress plugin before 1.11.6 does not sanitise and escape some parameters when outputting them in the page, which could allow unauthenticated visitors to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks when accessing share URLs.. EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Z-Downloads WordPress plugin before 1.11.6 does not sanitise and escape some parameters when outputting them in the page, which could allow unauthenticated visitors to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks when accessing share URLs.

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

0.28%

19.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Urbanbase	Z-Downloads	< 1.1.16

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/604e990e-9bec-469e-8630-605eea74e12c/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 15, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-8703?

How severe is CVE-2024-8703?

CVE-2024-8703 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-8703?

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-2024-8703?

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Source: NVD / NIST