CVE-2024-3669: The Web Directory Free WordPress plugin before 1.7.2 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputtin

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-3669?

web directory free: upgrade to 1.7.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-3669 being exploited?

CVE-2024-3669 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-2024-3669 affect?

CVE-2024-3669 affects web directory free. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). The Web Directory Free WordPress plugin before 1.7.2 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against high privilege users such as admin

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-3669?

Priority 40/100. Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 6.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-3669 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting web directory free. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Web Directory Free WordPress plugin before 1.7.2 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against high privilege users such as admin

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 57%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-07-30
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: salephpscripts

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-07-30 06:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:44 UTCUpdated Record last modified

salephpscripts web directory free UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.7.2

Fixed in: 1.7.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy web-directory-free || rpm -q web-directory-free || web-directory-free --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.7.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade web-directory-free

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade web-directory-free

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-2024-3669?

web directory free: upgrade to 1.7.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-3669 being exploited?

CVE-2024-3669 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-2024-3669 affect?

CVE-2024-3669 affects web directory free. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). The Web Directory Free WordPress plugin before 1.7.2 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against high privilege users such as admin

How urgent is CVE-2024-3669?

Priority 40/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

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References

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