PatchTheCVECVE-2024-3048: The Bannerlid WordPress plugin through 1.1.0 does not escape generated URLs before outputting them in attribut
CVE-2024-3048 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting bannerlid. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Bannerlid WordPress plugin through 1.1.0 does not escape generated URLs before outputting them in attributes, leading to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against high privilege users such as administrators
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.5 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | High |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.4% (top 63%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2024-04-26 |
| 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-2024-3048?
bannerlid: upgrade to newer than 1.1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-3048 being exploited?
CVE-2024-3048 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-2024-3048 affect?
CVE-2024-3048 affects bannerlid. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). The Bannerlid WordPress plugin through 1.1.0 does not escape generated URLs before outputting them in attributes, leading to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against high privilege users such as administrators
How urgent is CVE-2024-3048?
Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference