CVE-2024-1292: The WPB Show Core WordPress plugin before 2.7 does not sanitise and escape some parameters before outputting t

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-1292?

wpb show core: upgrade to 2.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-1292 being exploited?

CVE-2024-1292 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-2024-1292 affect?

CVE-2024-1292 affects wpb show core. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.7). The WPB Show Core WordPress plugin before 2.7 does not sanitise and escape some parameters before outputting them back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against high privilege users such as admin

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-1292?

Priority 32/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 4.7UPGRADE

CVE-2024-1292 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.7) affecting wpb show core. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The WPB Show Core WordPress plugin before 2.7 does not sanitise and escape some parameters before outputting them 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	4.7 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 57%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-04-08
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: wpb show core project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-04-08 05:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:03 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wpb show core project wpb show core UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.7

Fixed in: 2.7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wpb-show-core || rpm -q wpb-show-core || wpb-show-core --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wpb-show-core

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wpb-show-core

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-1292?

wpb show core: upgrade to 2.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-1292 being exploited?

CVE-2024-1292 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-2024-1292 affect?

CVE-2024-1292 affects wpb show core. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.7). The WPB Show Core WordPress plugin before 2.7 does not sanitise and escape some parameters before outputting them 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-2024-1292?

Priority 32/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

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References

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