CVE-2024-37253: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection') vulnerabili

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-37253?

wp directory kit: upgrade to 1.3.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-37253 being exploited?

CVE-2024-37253 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-2024-37253 affect?

CVE-2024-37253 affects wp directory kit. Severity is low (CVSS 2.7). Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection') vulnerability in WpDirectoryKit WP Directory Kit allows Code Injection.This issue affects WP Directory Kit: from n/a through 1.3.6.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-37253?

Priority 16/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

LOW 2.7UPGRADE

CVE-2024-37253 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.7) affecting wp directory kit. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection') vulnerability in WpDirectoryKit WP Directory Kit allows Code Injection.This issue affects WP Directory Kit: from n/a through 1.3.6.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.7 (Low)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 75%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-74, CWE-79
Published	2024-07-09
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: wpdirectorykit

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-07-09 10:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:38 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wpdirectorykit wp directory kit UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.3.7

Fixed in: 1.3.7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wp-directory-kit || rpm -q wp-directory-kit || wp-directory-kit --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.3.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wp-directory-kit

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wp-directory-kit

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-2024-37253?

wp directory kit: upgrade to 1.3.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-37253 being exploited?

CVE-2024-37253 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-2024-37253 affect?

CVE-2024-37253 affects wp directory kit. Severity is low (CVSS 2.7). Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection') vulnerability in WpDirectoryKit WP Directory Kit allows Code Injection.This issue affects WP Directory Kit: from n/a through 1.3.6.

How urgent is CVE-2024-37253?

Priority 16/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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