CVE-2024-11605: The wp-publications WordPress plugin through 1.2 does not escape filenames before outputting them back in the

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-11605?

wp-publications: upgrade to newer than 1.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-11605 being exploited?

CVE-2024-11605 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-2024-11605 affect?

CVE-2024-11605 affects wp-publications. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). The wp-publications WordPress plugin through 1.2 does not escape filenames before outputting them back in the page, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-11605?

Priority 39/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 4.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-11605 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.8) affecting wp-publications. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The wp-publications WordPress plugin through 1.2 does not escape filenames before outputting them back in the page, 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	1.2% (top 31%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-12-27
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: wp-publications project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-12-27 06:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:58 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wp-publications project wp-publications UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.2

Fixed in: newer than 1.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wp-publications || rpm -q wp-publications || wp-publications --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wp-publications

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wp-publications

Note

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

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: WP Publications WordPress Plugin 1.2 - Stored XSS

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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-2024-11605?

wp-publications: upgrade to newer than 1.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-11605 being exploited?

CVE-2024-11605 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-2024-11605 affect?

CVE-2024-11605 affects wp-publications. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). The wp-publications WordPress plugin through 1.2 does not escape filenames before outputting them back in the page, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered

How urgent is CVE-2024-11605?

Priority 39/100. Public exploit reference

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