CVE-2024-10483: The Simple:Press Forum WordPress plugin before 6.10.11 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputt

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-10483?

simplepress: upgrade to 6.10.11. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-10483 being exploited?

CVE-2024-10483 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-2024-10483 affect?

CVE-2024-10483 affects simplepress. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). The Simple:Press Forum WordPress plugin before 6.10.11 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-10483?

Priority 38/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Routine

HIGH 7.1UPGRADE

CVE-2024-10483 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) affecting simplepress. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Simple:Press Forum WordPress plugin before 6.10.11 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting.

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	0.4% (top 67%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2025-02-26
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: simplepress

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-02-26 13:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:55 UTCUpdated Record last modified

simplepress simplepress UPGRADE

Affected: < 6.10.11

Fixed in: 6.10.11

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy simplepress || rpm -q simplepress || simplepress --version

2. UPGRADE to 6.10.11 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade simplepress

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade simplepress

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-2024-10483?

simplepress: upgrade to 6.10.11. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-10483 being exploited?

CVE-2024-10483 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-2024-10483 affect?

CVE-2024-10483 affects simplepress. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). The Simple:Press Forum WordPress plugin before 6.10.11 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting.

How urgent is CVE-2024-10483?

Priority 38/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2024-13518 MEDIUM 4.3 UPGRADE The Simple:Press Forum plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to,
CVE-2024-12409 MEDIUM 6.1 UPGRADE The Simple:Press Forum plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the 's' parame

References

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