PatchTheCVECVE-2024-1277: The Ocean Extra plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via custom fields in all ver
CVE-2024-1277 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.4) affecting ocean extra. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Ocean Extra plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via custom fields in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.4 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor access or higher, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.4 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.5% (top 60%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2024-02-29 |
| 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-2024-1277?
ocean extra: upgrade to 2.2.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-1277 being exploited?
CVE-2024-1277 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-2024-1277 affect?
CVE-2024-1277 affects ocean extra. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). The Ocean Extra plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via custom fields in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.4 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authentic
How urgent is CVE-2024-1277?
Priority 32/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
Software pages
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