PatchTheCVECVE-2024-49229: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in arifneza
CVE-2024-49229 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) affecting better author bio. 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 arifnezami Better Author Bio better-author-bio allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Better Author Bio: from n/a through <= 2.7.10.11.
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 | 2024-10-17 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2024-49229?
better author bio: upgrade to newer than 2.7.10.11. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-49229 being exploited?
CVE-2024-49229 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-2024-49229 affect?
CVE-2024-49229 affects better author bio. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in arifnezami Better Author Bio better-author-bio allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Better Author Bio: from n/a through <= 2.7.10.11.
How urgent is CVE-2024-49229?
Priority 30/100. High severity