CVE-2024-4664: The WP Chat App WordPress plugin before 3.6.5 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could a

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-4664?

wp chat app: upgrade to 3.6.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-4664 being exploited?

CVE-2024-4664 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-2024-4664 affect?

CVE-2024-4664 affects wp chat app. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). The WP Chat App WordPress plugin before 3.6.5 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admins to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when unfiltered_html is disallowed.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-4664?

Priority 30/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 4.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-4664 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.8) affecting wp chat app. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The WP Chat App WordPress plugin before 3.6.5 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admins to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when unfiltered_html is disallowed.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.8 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 69%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-06-27
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: ninjateam

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-06-27 06:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ninjateam wp chat app UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.6.5

Fixed in: 3.6.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wp-chat-app || rpm -q wp-chat-app || wp-chat-app --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.6.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wp-chat-app

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wp-chat-app

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-2024-4664?

wp chat app: upgrade to 3.6.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-4664 being exploited?

CVE-2024-4664 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-2024-4664 affect?

CVE-2024-4664 affects wp chat app. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). The WP Chat App WordPress plugin before 3.6.5 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admins to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when unfiltered_html is disallowed.

How urgent is CVE-2024-4664?

Priority 30/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities

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