CVE-2024-13667: The Uncode theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘mle-description’ paramete

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-13667?

uncode: upgrade to 2.9.1.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-13667 being exploited?

CVE-2024-13667 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-2024-13667 affect?

CVE-2024-13667 affects uncode. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The Uncode theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘mle-description’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 2.9.1.6 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-13667?

Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4UPGRADE

CVE-2024-13667 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting uncode. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Uncode theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘mle-description’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 2.9.1.6 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, 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	5.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 84%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2025-02-18
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: undsgn

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-02-18 11:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

undsgn uncode UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.9.1.7

Fixed in: 2.9.1.7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy uncode || rpm -q uncode || uncode --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.9.1.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade uncode

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade uncode

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-2024-13667?

uncode: upgrade to 2.9.1.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-13667 being exploited?

CVE-2024-13667 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-2024-13667 affect?

CVE-2024-13667 affects uncode. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The Uncode theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘mle-description’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 2.9.1.6 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible

How urgent is CVE-2024-13667?

Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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