CVE-2024-3231: The Popup4Phone WordPress plugin through 1.3.2 does not sanitise and escape some parameters, which could allow

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-3231?

popup4phone: upgrade to newer than 1.3.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-3231 being exploited?

CVE-2024-3231 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-2024-3231 affect?

CVE-2024-3231 affects popup4phone. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The Popup4Phone WordPress plugin through 1.3.2 does not sanitise and escape some parameters, which could allow unauthenticated users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks against admins.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-3231?

Priority 39/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2024-3231 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting popup4phone. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Popup4Phone WordPress plugin through 1.3.2 does not sanitise and escape some parameters, which could allow unauthenticated users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks against admins.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 48%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-05-17
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: ivanweb

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 07:43 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ivanweb popup4phone UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.3.2

Fixed in: newer than 1.3.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy popup4phone || rpm -q popup4phone || popup4phone --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.3.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade popup4phone

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade popup4phone

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: Popup4Phone <= 1.3.2 - Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2024-3231?

popup4phone: upgrade to newer than 1.3.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-3231 being exploited?

CVE-2024-3231 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-2024-3231 affect?

CVE-2024-3231 affects popup4phone. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The Popup4Phone WordPress plugin through 1.3.2 does not sanitise and escape some parameters, which could allow unauthenticated users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks against admins.

How urgent is CVE-2024-3231?

Priority 39/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

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