CVE-2024-29138: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Joachim

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-29138?

restrict user access: upgrade to newer than 2.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-29138 being exploited?

CVE-2024-29138 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-2024-29138 affect?

CVE-2024-29138 affects restrict user access. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Joachim Jensen Restrict User Access – Membership Plugin with Force restrict-user-access.This issue affects Restrict User Access – Membersh

Routine

HIGH 7.1UPGRADE

CVE-2024-29138 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) affecting restrict user access. 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 Joachim Jensen Restrict User Access – Membership Plugin with Force restrict-user-access.This issue affects Restrict User Access – Membership Plugin with Force: from n/a through <= 2.5.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 51%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-03-19
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: dev.institute

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-03-19 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:22 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dev.institute restrict user access UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.5

Fixed in: newer than 2.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy restrict-user-access || rpm -q restrict-user-access || restrict-user-access --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade restrict-user-access

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade restrict-user-access

Note

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

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Nuclei scan template: WordPress Restrict User Access <= 2.5 - Cross-Site Scripting

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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-2024-29138?

restrict user access: upgrade to newer than 2.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-29138 being exploited?

CVE-2024-29138 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-2024-29138 affect?

CVE-2024-29138 affects restrict user access. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Joachim Jensen Restrict User Access – Membership Plugin with Force restrict-user-access.This issue affects Restrict User Access – Membersh

How urgent is CVE-2024-29138?

Priority 37/100. High severity

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