CVE-2024-11266: The Geocache Stat Bar Widget WordPress plugin through 0.911 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings,

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-11266?

geocache stat bar widget: upgrade to newer than 0.911. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-11266 being exploited?

CVE-2024-11266 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-2024-11266 affect?

CVE-2024-11266 affects geocache stat bar widget. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). The Geocache Stat Bar Widget WordPress plugin through 0.911 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-11266?

Priority 28/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 4.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-11266 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.8) affecting geocache stat bar widget. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Geocache Stat Bar Widget WordPress plugin through 0.911 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed (for example in multisite setup).

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.8 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 74%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2025-05-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: pixeljar

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 06:57 UTCUpdated Record last modified

pixeljar geocache stat bar widget UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.911

Fixed in: newer than 0.911

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy geocache-stat-bar-widget || rpm -q geocache-stat-bar-widget || geocache-stat-bar-widget --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.911 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade geocache-stat-bar-widget

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade geocache-stat-bar-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-2024-11266?

geocache stat bar widget: upgrade to newer than 0.911. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-11266 being exploited?

CVE-2024-11266 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-2024-11266 affect?

CVE-2024-11266 affects geocache stat bar widget. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). The Geocache Stat Bar Widget WordPress plugin through 0.911 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html

How urgent is CVE-2024-11266?

Priority 28/100. Public exploit reference

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