CVE-2024-1956: The wpb-show-core WordPress plugin before 2.7 does not sanitise and escape the parameters before outputting it

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-1956?

wpb show core: upgrade to 2.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-1956 being exploited?

CVE-2024-1956 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-2024-1956 affect?

CVE-2024-1956 affects wpb show core. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The wpb-show-core WordPress plugin before 2.7 does not sanitise and escape the parameters before outputting it back in the response of an unauthenticated request, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-1956?

Priority 37/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2024-1956 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting wpb show core. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The wpb-show-core WordPress plugin before 2.7 does not sanitise and escape the parameters before outputting it back in the response of an unauthenticated request, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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	0.5% (top 57%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-04-08
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: wpb show core project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-04-08 05:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:05 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wpb show core project wpb show core UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.7

Fixed in: 2.7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wpb-show-core || rpm -q wpb-show-core || wpb-show-core --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wpb-show-core

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wpb-show-core

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-2024-1956?

wpb show core: upgrade to 2.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-1956 being exploited?

CVE-2024-1956 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-2024-1956 affect?

CVE-2024-1956 affects wpb show core. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The wpb-show-core WordPress plugin before 2.7 does not sanitise and escape the parameters before outputting it back in the response of an unauthenticated request, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

How urgent is CVE-2024-1956?

Priority 37/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities

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