CVE-2024-37097: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in U

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-37097?

shortcodes: upgrade to 5.0.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-37097 being exploited?

CVE-2024-37097 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-2024-37097 affect?

CVE-2024-37097 affects shortcodes. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in UnitedThemes Shortcodes by United Themes allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Shortcodes by United Themes: from n/a before 5.0.5

Routine

HIGH 7.1UPGRADE

CVE-2024-37097 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) affecting shortcodes. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in UnitedThemes Shortcodes by United Themes allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Shortcodes by United Themes: from n/a before 5.0.5.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 79%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-07-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: unitedthemes

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-07-22 10:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:37 UTCUpdated Record last modified

unitedthemes shortcodes UPGRADE

Affected: < 5.0.5

Fixed in: 5.0.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 5.0.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade shortcodes

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-2024-37097?

shortcodes: upgrade to 5.0.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-37097 being exploited?

CVE-2024-37097 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-2024-37097 affect?

CVE-2024-37097 affects shortcodes. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in UnitedThemes Shortcodes by United Themes allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Shortcodes by United Themes: from n/a before 5.0.5

How urgent is CVE-2024-37097?

Priority 30/100. High severity

References

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