PatchTheCVECVE-2024-1997: The Premium Addons PRO plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'premium_fbch
CVE-2024-1997 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.4) affecting premium addons. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Premium Addons PRO plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'premium_fbchat_app_id' parameter of the Messenger Chat Widget in all versions up to, and including, 2.9.12 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injec
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 64%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2024-03-13 |
| 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-2024-1997?
premium addons: upgrade to 2.9.13. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-1997 being exploited?
CVE-2024-1997 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-2024-1997 affect?
CVE-2024-1997 affects premium addons. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). The Premium Addons PRO plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'premium_fbchat_app_id' parameter of the Messenger Chat Widget in all versions up to, and including, 2.9.12 due to insufficient input sanitizat
How urgent is CVE-2024-1997?
Priority 31/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
Software pages
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