CVE-2024-2697: The socialdriver-framework WordPress plugin before 2024.0.0 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-2697?

swift framework: upgrade to 2024.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-2697 being exploited?

CVE-2024-2697 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-2024-2697 affect?

CVE-2024-2697 affects swift framework. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The socialdriver-framework WordPress plugin before 2024.0.0 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes before outputting them back in the page, which could allow users with a role as low as contributor to perform Stored C

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-2697?

Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2024-2697 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting swift framework. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The socialdriver-framework WordPress plugin before 2024.0.0 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes before outputting them back in the page, which could allow users with a role as low as contributor to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks which could be used against high privilege users such as admins.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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 74%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-05-17
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: swiftideas

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-05-17 06:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:25 UTCUpdated Record last modified

swiftideas swift framework UPGRADE

Affected: < 2024.0.0

Fixed in: 2024.0.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy swift-framework || rpm -q swift-framework || swift-framework --version

2. UPGRADE to 2024.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade swift-framework

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade swift-framework

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-2024-2697?

swift framework: upgrade to 2024.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-2697 being exploited?

CVE-2024-2697 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-2024-2697 affect?

CVE-2024-2697 affects swift framework. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The socialdriver-framework WordPress plugin before 2024.0.0 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes before outputting them back in the page, which could allow users with a role as low as contributor to perform Stored C

How urgent is CVE-2024-2697?

Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities · Swift vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2024-2872 MEDIUM 4.8 UPGRADE The socialdriver-framework WordPress plugin before 2024.04.30 does not sanitise and escape some of its setting
CVE-2024-2870 MEDIUM 6.1 UPGRADE The socialdriver-framework WordPress plugin before 2024.04.30 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before
CVE-2024-2696 MEDIUM 4.8 UPGRADE The socialdriver-framework WordPress plugin before 2024.04.30 does not sanitise and escape some of its setting

References

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