CVE-2024-0711: The Buttons Shortcode and Widget WordPress plugin through 1.16 does not validate and escape some of its shortc

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-0711?

buttons shortcode and widget: upgrade to newer than 1.16. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-0711 being exploited?

CVE-2024-0711 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-2024-0711 affect?

CVE-2024-0711 affects buttons shortcode and widget. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The Buttons Shortcode and Widget WordPress plugin through 1.16 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes before outputting them back in a page/post where the shortcode is embed, which could allow users with the contribut

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-0711?

Priority 35/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2024-0711 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting buttons shortcode and widget. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Buttons Shortcode and Widget WordPress plugin through 1.16 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes before outputting them back in a page/post where the shortcode is embed, which could allow users with the contributor role and above to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 64%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-03-18
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: otwthemes

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-03-18 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:54 UTCUpdated Record last modified

otwthemes buttons shortcode and widget UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.16

Fixed in: newer than 1.16

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy buttons-shortcode-and-widget || rpm -q buttons-shortcode-and-widget || buttons-shortcode-and-widget --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.16 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade buttons-shortcode-and-widget

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade buttons-shortcode-and-widget

Note

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

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-0711?

buttons shortcode and widget: upgrade to newer than 1.16. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-0711 being exploited?

CVE-2024-0711 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-2024-0711 affect?

CVE-2024-0711 affects buttons shortcode and widget. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The Buttons Shortcode and Widget WordPress plugin through 1.16 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes before outputting them back in a page/post where the shortcode is embed, which could allow users with the contribut

How urgent is CVE-2024-0711?

Priority 35/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2024-24930 MEDIUM 6.5 UPGRADE Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in OTWtheme

References

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