CVE-2024-37101: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in A

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-37101?

wp post author: upgrade to 3.6.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-37101 being exploited?

CVE-2024-37101 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-2024-37101 affect?

CVE-2024-37101 affects wp post author. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in AF themes WP Post Author allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WP Post Author: from n/a through 3.6.7.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-37101?

Priority 27/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2024-37101 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting wp post author. 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 AF themes WP Post Author allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WP Post Author: from n/a through 3.6.7.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 82%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-07-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: afthemes

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

afthemes wp post author UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.6.8

Fixed in: 3.6.8

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wp-post-author || rpm -q wp-post-author || wp-post-author --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.6.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wp-post-author

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wp-post-author

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-37101?

wp post author: upgrade to 3.6.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-37101 being exploited?

CVE-2024-37101 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-2024-37101 affect?

CVE-2024-37101 affects wp post author. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in AF themes WP Post Author allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WP Post Author: from n/a through 3.6.7.

How urgent is CVE-2024-37101?

Priority 27/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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