CVE-2024-43921: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in M

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-43921?

magic post thumbnail: upgrade to 5.2.10. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-43921 being exploited?

CVE-2024-43921 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-2024-43921 affect?

CVE-2024-43921 affects magic post thumbnail. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Magic Post Thumbnail allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Magic Post Thumbnail: from n/a through 5.2.9.

Routine

HIGH 7.1UPGRADE

CVE-2024-43921 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) affecting magic post thumbnail. 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 Magic Post Thumbnail allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Magic Post Thumbnail: from n/a through 5.2.9.

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	2024-08-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: magic-post-thumbnail

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-08-29 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:51 UTCUpdated Record last modified

magic-post-thumbnail magic post thumbnail UPGRADE

Affected: < 5.2.10

Fixed in: 5.2.10

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy magic-post-thumbnail || rpm -q magic-post-thumbnail || magic-post-thumbnail --version

2. UPGRADE to 5.2.10 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade magic-post-thumbnail

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade magic-post-thumbnail

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-2024-43921?

magic post thumbnail: upgrade to 5.2.10. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-43921 being exploited?

CVE-2024-43921 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-2024-43921 affect?

CVE-2024-43921 affects magic post thumbnail. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Magic Post Thumbnail allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Magic Post Thumbnail: from n/a through 5.2.9.

How urgent is CVE-2024-43921?

Priority 31/100. High severity

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