CVE-2024-4616: The Widget Bundle WordPress plugin through 2.0.0 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-4616?

widget bundle: upgrade to newer than 2.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-4616 being exploited?

CVE-2024-4616 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-2024-4616 affect?

CVE-2024-4616 affects widget bundle. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The Widget Bundle WordPress plugin through 2.0.0 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against only unauthenticated users

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-4616?

Priority 35/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2024-4616 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting widget bundle. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Widget Bundle WordPress plugin through 2.0.0 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against only unauthenticated users

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 65%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-06-21
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: devnath verma

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-06-21 06:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

devnath verma widget bundle UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.0.0

Fixed in: newer than 2.0.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy widget-bundle || rpm -q widget-bundle || widget-bundle --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade widget-bundle

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade widget-bundle

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-2024-4616?

widget bundle: upgrade to newer than 2.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-4616 being exploited?

CVE-2024-4616 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-2024-4616 affect?

CVE-2024-4616 affects widget bundle. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The Widget Bundle WordPress plugin through 2.0.0 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against only unauthenticated users

How urgent is CVE-2024-4616?

Priority 35/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

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