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CVE-2024-0381: The WP Recipe Maker plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the use of the 'tag'

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MEDIUM 6.4UPGRADE

CVE-2024-0381 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.4) affecting wp recipe maker. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The WP Recipe Maker plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the use of the 'tag' attribute in the wprm-recipe-name, wprm-recipe-date, and wprm-recipe-counter shortcodes in all versions up to, and including, 9.1.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor-level and above permissions to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.

Why this priority

  • No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score6.4 (Medium)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededLow
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance0.6% (top 52%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-79
Published2024-01-18
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: bootstrapped

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

bootstrapped wp recipe maker UPGRADE
Affected: <= 9.1.0
Fixed in: newer than 9.1.0
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy wp-recipe-maker || rpm -q wp-recipe-maker || wp-recipe-maker --version
2. UPGRADE to newer than 9.1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wp-recipe-maker
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade wp-recipe-maker
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-2024-0381?

wp recipe maker: upgrade to newer than 9.1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-0381 being exploited?

CVE-2024-0381 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-2024-0381 affect?

CVE-2024-0381 affects wp recipe maker. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). The WP Recipe Maker plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the use of the 'tag' attribute in the wprm-recipe-name, wprm-recipe-date, and wprm-recipe-counter shortcodes in all versions up to, and including, 9.1

How urgent is CVE-2024-0381?

Priority 34/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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