PatchTheCVECVE-2024-12275: The Canvasflow for WordPress plugin through 1.5.5 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting i
CVE-2024-12275 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting canvasflow. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Canvasflow for WordPress plugin through 1.5.5 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against high privilege users such as admin.
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 | 0.3% (top 74%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2025-01-31 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2024-12275?
canvasflow: upgrade to newer than 1.5.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-12275 being exploited?
CVE-2024-12275 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-2024-12275 affect?
CVE-2024-12275 affects canvasflow. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The Canvasflow for WordPress plugin through 1.5.5 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against high privilege users such as admin.
How urgent is CVE-2024-12275?
Priority 33/100. Public exploit reference