CVE-2024-3236: The Popup Builder WordPress plugin before 1.1.33 does not sanitise and escape some of its Notification fields,

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-3236?

popup builder: upgrade to 1.1.33. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-3236 being exploited?

CVE-2024-3236 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-2024-3236 affect?

CVE-2024-3236 affects popup builder. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The Popup Builder WordPress plugin before 1.1.33 does not sanitise and escape some of its Notification fields, which could allow users such as contributor and above to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-3236?

Priority 30/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4UPGRADE

CVE-2024-3236 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting popup builder. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Popup Builder WordPress plugin before 1.1.33 does not sanitise and escape some of its Notification fields, which could allow users such as contributor and above to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.4 (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	2024-06-17
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: ghozylab

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-06-17 06:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:43 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ghozylab popup builder UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.1.33

Fixed in: 1.1.33

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy popup-builder || rpm -q popup-builder || popup-builder --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.1.33 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade popup-builder

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade popup-builder

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-2024-3236?

popup builder: upgrade to 1.1.33. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-3236 being exploited?

CVE-2024-3236 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-2024-3236 affect?

CVE-2024-3236 affects popup builder. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The Popup Builder WordPress plugin before 1.1.33 does not sanitise and escape some of its Notification fields, which could allow users such as contributor and above to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

How urgent is CVE-2024-3236?

Priority 30/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

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References

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