PatchTheCVECVE-2024-1987: The WP-Members Membership Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plu
CVE-2024-1987 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.4) affecting wp-members. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The WP-Members Membership Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's shortcode(s) in all versions up to, and including, 3.4.9.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. 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 user accesses an inje
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 71%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2024-03-08 |
| 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-2024-1987?
wp-members: upgrade to 3.4.9.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-1987 being exploited?
CVE-2024-1987 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-2024-1987 affect?
CVE-2024-1987 affects wp-members. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). The WP-Members Membership Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's shortcode(s) in all versions up to, and including, 3.4.9.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on use
How urgent is CVE-2024-1987?
Priority 30/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
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