CVE-2024-47384: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in AresIT W

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-47384?

wp compress: upgrade to 6.21.01. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-47384 being exploited?

CVE-2024-47384 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-2024-47384 affect?

CVE-2024-47384 affects wp compress. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in AresIT WP Compress wp-compress-image-optimizer allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects WP Compress: from n/a through <= 6.20.13.

Routine

HIGH 7.1UPGRADE

CVE-2024-47384 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) affecting wp compress. 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 ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in AresIT WP Compress wp-compress-image-optimizer allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects WP Compress: from n/a through <= 6.20.13.

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 79%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-10-05
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: wpcompress

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-10-05 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:57 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wpcompress wp compress UPGRADE

Affected: < 6.21.01

Fixed in: 6.21.01

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wp-compress || rpm -q wp-compress || wp-compress --version

2. UPGRADE to 6.21.01 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wp-compress

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wp-compress

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-2024-47384?

wp compress: upgrade to 6.21.01. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-47384 being exploited?

CVE-2024-47384 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-2024-47384 affect?

CVE-2024-47384 affects wp compress. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in AresIT WP Compress wp-compress-image-optimizer allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects WP Compress: from n/a through <= 6.20.13.

How urgent is CVE-2024-47384?

Priority 30/100. High severity

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