CVE-2024-3628: The EasyEvent WordPress plugin through 1.0.0 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could al

Routine

LOW 3.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-3628 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.8) affecting easyevent. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The EasyEvent WordPress plugin through 1.0.0 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when unfiltered_html is disallowed

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.8 (Low)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 62%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-05-07
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: dwalliance

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-05-07 06:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:44 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dwalliance easyevent DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison easyevent sudo apt install easyevent=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold easyevent

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list easyevent sudo dnf downgrade easyevent-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add easyevent

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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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-2024-3628?

easyevent: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-3628 being exploited?

CVE-2024-3628 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-2024-3628 affect?

CVE-2024-3628 affects easyevent. Severity is low (CVSS 3.8). The EasyEvent WordPress plugin through 1.0.0 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when unfiltered_html is disallowed

How urgent is CVE-2024-3628?

Priority 28/100. Public exploit reference

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