PatchTheCVECVE-2024-12299: The System Dashboard plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the Filename par
CVE-2024-12299 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting system dashboard. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The System Dashboard plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the Filename parameter in all versions up to, and including, 2.8.17 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick an administrative user into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
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 66%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2025-01-30 |
| 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-2024-12299?
system dashboard: upgrade to newer than 2.8.15. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-12299 being exploited?
CVE-2024-12299 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-2024-12299 affect?
CVE-2024-12299 affects system dashboard. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The System Dashboard plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the Filename parameter in all versions up to, and including, 2.8.17 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it poss
How urgent is CVE-2024-12299?
Priority 30/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
Software pages
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