CVE-2024-13863: The Stylish Google Sheet Reader 4.0 WordPress plugin before 4.1 does not sanitise and escape a parameter befo

Routine

HIGH 7.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-13863 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) affecting stylish google sheet reader. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Stylish Google Sheet Reader 4.0 WordPress plugin before 4.1 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

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 80%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2025-03-25
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: wppluginbox

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-03-25 06:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wppluginbox stylish google sheet reader DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy stylish-google-sheet-reader || rpm -q stylish-google-sheet-reader || stylish-google-sheet-reader --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison stylish-google-sheet-reader sudo apt install stylish-google-sheet-reader=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0> sudo apt-mark hold stylish-google-sheet-reader

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list stylish-google-sheet-reader sudo dnf downgrade stylish-google-sheet-reader-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0> sudo dnf versionlock add stylish-google-sheet-reader

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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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-2024-13863?

stylish google sheet reader: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-13863 being exploited?

CVE-2024-13863 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-2024-13863 affect?

CVE-2024-13863 affects stylish google sheet reader. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). The Stylish Google Sheet Reader 4.0 WordPress plugin before 4.1 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 su

How urgent is CVE-2024-13863?

Priority 35/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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