CVE-2024-3963: The Giveaways and Contests by RafflePress WordPress plugin before 1.12.14 does not sanitise and escape some p

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-3963?

rafflepress: upgrade to 1.12.14. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-3963 being exploited?

CVE-2024-3963 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-2024-3963 affect?

CVE-2024-3963 affects rafflepress. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The Giveaways and Contests by RafflePress WordPress plugin before 1.12.14 does not sanitise and escape some parameters, which could allow users with a role as low as editor to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-3963?

Priority 38/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2024-3963 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting rafflepress. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Giveaways and Contests by RafflePress WordPress plugin before 1.12.14 does not sanitise and escape some parameters, which could allow users with a role as low as editor to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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	0.5% (top 59%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-07-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: rafflepress

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-07-13 06:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:45 UTCUpdated Record last modified

rafflepress rafflepress UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.12.14

Fixed in: 1.12.14

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 1.12.14 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade rafflepress

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-2024-3963?

rafflepress: upgrade to 1.12.14. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-3963 being exploited?

CVE-2024-3963 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-2024-3963 affect?

CVE-2024-3963 affects rafflepress. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The Giveaways and Contests by RafflePress WordPress plugin before 1.12.14 does not sanitise and escape some parameters, which could allow users with a role as low as editor to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks

How urgent is CVE-2024-3963?

Priority 38/100. Public exploit reference

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