CVE-2024-43304: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in C

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-43304?

cryptocurrency widgets: upgrade to 2.8.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-43304 being exploited?

CVE-2024-43304 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-2024-43304 affect?

CVE-2024-43304 affects cryptocurrency widgets. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Cool Plugins Cryptocurrency Widgets – Price Ticker & Coins List allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Cryptocurrency Widgets – Pr

Routine

HIGH 7.1UPGRADE

CVE-2024-43304 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) affecting cryptocurrency widgets. 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 Cool Plugins Cryptocurrency Widgets – Price Ticker & Coins List allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Cryptocurrency Widgets – Price Ticker & Coins List: from n/a through 2.8.0.

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 76%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-08-18
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: coolplugins

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-08-18 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:50 UTCUpdated Record last modified

coolplugins cryptocurrency widgets UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.8.1

Fixed in: 2.8.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy cryptocurrency-widgets || rpm -q cryptocurrency-widgets || cryptocurrency-widgets --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.8.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade cryptocurrency-widgets

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade cryptocurrency-widgets

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-2024-43304?

cryptocurrency widgets: upgrade to 2.8.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-43304 being exploited?

CVE-2024-43304 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-2024-43304 affect?

CVE-2024-43304 affects cryptocurrency widgets. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Cool Plugins Cryptocurrency Widgets – Price Ticker & Coins List allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Cryptocurrency Widgets – Pr

How urgent is CVE-2024-43304?

Priority 31/100. High severity

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References

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