PatchTheCVECVE-2024-13878: The SpotBot WordPress plugin through 0.1.8 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back
CVE-2024-13878 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) affecting spotbot. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The SpotBot WordPress plugin through 0.1.8 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 | 0.3% (top 79%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2025-03-20 |
| 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-2024-13878?
spotbot: upgrade to newer than 0.1.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-13878 being exploited?
CVE-2024-13878 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-2024-13878 affect?
CVE-2024-13878 affects spotbot. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). The SpotBot WordPress plugin through 0.1.8 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-2024-13878?
Priority 35/100. High severity; Public exploit reference