CVE-2024-24930: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in OTWtheme

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-24930?

buttons shortcode and widget: upgrade to newer than 1.16. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-24930 being exploited?

CVE-2024-24930 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-2024-24930 affect?

CVE-2024-24930 affects buttons shortcode and widget. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in OTWthemes.Com Buttons Shortcode and Widget allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Buttons Shortcode and Widget: from n/a through 1.16.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-24930?

Priority 29/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2024-24930 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting buttons shortcode and widget. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in OTWthemes.Com Buttons Shortcode and Widget allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Buttons Shortcode and Widget: from n/a through 1.16.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 76%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-02-12
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: otwthemes

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-02-12 06:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:15 UTCUpdated Record last modified

otwthemes buttons shortcode and widget UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.16

Fixed in: newer than 1.16

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy buttons-shortcode-and-widget || rpm -q buttons-shortcode-and-widget || buttons-shortcode-and-widget --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.16 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade buttons-shortcode-and-widget

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade buttons-shortcode-and-widget

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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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-2024-24930?

buttons shortcode and widget: upgrade to newer than 1.16. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-24930 being exploited?

CVE-2024-24930 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-2024-24930 affect?

CVE-2024-24930 affects buttons shortcode and widget. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in OTWthemes.Com Buttons Shortcode and Widget allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Buttons Shortcode and Widget: from n/a through 1.16.

How urgent is CVE-2024-24930?

Priority 29/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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