CVE-2024-0249: The Advanced Schedule Posts WordPress plugin through 2.1.8 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before out

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-0249?

advanced schedule posts: upgrade to newer than 2.1.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-0249 being exploited?

CVE-2024-0249 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-0249 affect?

CVE-2024-0249 affects advanced schedule posts. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). The Advanced Schedule Posts WordPress plugin through 2.1.8 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

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-0249?

Priority 36/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Routine

HIGH 7.1UPGRADE

CVE-2024-0249 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) affecting advanced schedule posts. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Advanced Schedule Posts WordPress plugin through 2.1.8 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 admins.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 75%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2025-05-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: hijiriworld

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-05-15 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:53 UTCUpdated Record last modified

hijiriworld advanced schedule posts UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.1.8

Fixed in: newer than 2.1.8

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy advanced-schedule-posts || rpm -q advanced-schedule-posts || advanced-schedule-posts --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.1.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade advanced-schedule-posts

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade advanced-schedule-posts

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-0249?

advanced schedule posts: upgrade to newer than 2.1.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-0249 being exploited?

CVE-2024-0249 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-0249 affect?

CVE-2024-0249 affects advanced schedule posts. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). The Advanced Schedule Posts WordPress plugin through 2.1.8 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

How urgent is CVE-2024-0249?

Priority 36/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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