CVE-2024-4372: The Carousel Slider WordPress plugin before 2.2.11 does not sanitise and escape some parameters, which could a

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-4372?

carousel slider: upgrade to 2.2.11. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-4372 being exploited?

CVE-2024-4372 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-2024-4372 affect?

CVE-2024-4372 affects carousel slider. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The Carousel Slider WordPress plugin before 2.2.11 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-2024-4372?

Priority 32/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4UPGRADE

CVE-2024-4372 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting carousel slider. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Carousel Slider WordPress plugin before 2.2.11 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	5.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 66%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-05-21
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: majeedraza

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-05-21 06:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

majeedraza carousel slider UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.2.11

Fixed in: 2.2.11

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy carousel-slider || rpm -q carousel-slider || carousel-slider --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.2.11 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade carousel-slider

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade carousel-slider

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-2024-4372?

carousel slider: upgrade to 2.2.11. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-4372 being exploited?

CVE-2024-4372 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-2024-4372 affect?

CVE-2024-4372 affects carousel slider. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The Carousel Slider WordPress plugin before 2.2.11 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-2024-4372?

Priority 32/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

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