PatchTheCVECVE-2024-1761: The WP Chat App plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's widget/bloc
CVE-2024-1761 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.4) affecting wp chat app. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The WP Chat App plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's widget/block in all versions up to, and including, 3.6.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes such as 'buttonColor' and 'phoneNumber'. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor-level and above permissions to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.4 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.4% (top 69%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2024-03-07 |
| 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-2024-1761?
wp chat app: upgrade to newer than 3.6.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-1761 being exploited?
CVE-2024-1761 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-2024-1761 affect?
CVE-2024-1761 affects wp chat app. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). The WP Chat App plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's widget/block in all versions up to, and including, 3.6.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attribut
How urgent is CVE-2024-1761?
Priority 30/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
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