CVE-2024-1762: The NextScripts: Social Networks Auto-Poster plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-1762?

social networks auto poster: upgrade to 4.4.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-1762 being exploited?

CVE-2024-1762 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-2024-1762 affect?

CVE-2024-1762 affects social networks auto poster. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The NextScripts: Social Networks Auto-Poster plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the HTTP_USER_AGENT header in all versions up to, and including, 4.4.3 due to insufficient input sanitization and output esca

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-1762?

Priority 30/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2024-1762 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting social networks auto poster. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The NextScripts: Social Networks Auto-Poster plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the HTTP_USER_AGENT header in all versions up to, and including, 4.4.3 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. This requires the victim to select view "All Cron

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 67%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-05-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: nextscripts

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-05-22 07:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:04 UTCUpdated Record last modified

nextscripts social networks auto poster UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.4.4

Fixed in: 4.4.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy social-networks-auto-poster || rpm -q social-networks-auto-poster || social-networks-auto-poster --version

2. UPGRADE to 4.4.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade social-networks-auto-poster

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade social-networks-auto-poster

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-2024-1762?

social networks auto poster: upgrade to 4.4.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-1762 being exploited?

CVE-2024-1762 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-2024-1762 affect?

CVE-2024-1762 affects social networks auto poster. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The NextScripts: Social Networks Auto-Poster plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the HTTP_USER_AGENT header in all versions up to, and including, 4.4.3 due to insufficient input sanitization and output esca

How urgent is CVE-2024-1762?

Priority 30/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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