CVE-2024-13569: The Front End Users WordPress plugin through 3.2.32 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-13569?

front end users: upgrade to newer than 3.2.32. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-13569 being exploited?

CVE-2024-13569 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-2024-13569 affect?

CVE-2024-13569 affects front end users. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). The Front End Users WordPress plugin through 3.2.32 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.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-13569?

Priority 41/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.1UPGRADE

CVE-2024-13569 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) affecting front end users. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Front End Users WordPress plugin through 3.2.32 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

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 54%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2025-04-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: etoilewebdesign

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-04-22 06:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

etoilewebdesign front end users UPGRADE

Affected: <= 3.2.32

Fixed in: newer than 3.2.32

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy front-end-users || rpm -q front-end-users || front-end-users --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.2.32 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade front-end-users

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade front-end-users

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.

Nuclei scan template: WordPress Front End Users - Reflected 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-2024-13569?

front end users: upgrade to newer than 3.2.32. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-13569 being exploited?

CVE-2024-13569 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-2024-13569 affect?

CVE-2024-13569 affects front end users. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). The Front End Users WordPress plugin through 3.2.32 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-2024-13569?

Priority 41/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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