CVE-2024-37259: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in WP Exten

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-37259?

wp extended: upgrade to 3.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-37259 being exploited?

CVE-2024-37259 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-2024-37259 affect?

CVE-2024-37259 affects wp extended. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in WP Extended The Ultimate WordPress Toolkit – WP Extended wpextended.This issue affects The Ultimate WordPress Toolkit – WP Extended: from

Routine

HIGH 7.1UPGRADE

CVE-2024-37259 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) affecting wp extended. 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 ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in WP Extended The Ultimate WordPress Toolkit – WP Extended wpextended.This issue affects The Ultimate WordPress Toolkit – WP Extended: from n/a through <= 2.4.7.

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	0.6% (top 50%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-07-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: wpextended

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

wpextended wp extended UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.0.0

Fixed in: 3.0.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wp-extended || rpm -q wp-extended || wp-extended --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wp-extended

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wp-extended

Note

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

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Nuclei scan template: WP Extended < 3.0.0 - Stored Cross-Site Scripting

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2024-37259?

wp extended: upgrade to 3.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-37259 being exploited?

CVE-2024-37259 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-2024-37259 affect?

CVE-2024-37259 affects wp extended. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in WP Extended The Ultimate WordPress Toolkit – WP Extended wpextended.This issue affects The Ultimate WordPress Toolkit – WP Extended: from

How urgent is CVE-2024-37259?

Priority 37/100. High severity

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