CVE-2024-4977: The Index WP MySQL For Speed WordPress plugin before 1.4.18 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before ou

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-4977?

index wp mysql for speed: upgrade to 1.4.18. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-4977 being exploited?

CVE-2024-4977 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-2024-4977 affect?

CVE-2024-4977 affects index wp mysql for speed. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). The Index WP MySQL For Speed WordPress plugin before 1.4.18 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 high privilege users such as

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-4977?

Priority 44/100. Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

This month

MEDIUM 6.8WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2024-4977 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting index wp mysql for speed. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Index WP MySQL For Speed WordPress plugin before 1.4.18 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 high privilege users such as admin

Why this priority

Public exploit reference
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 57%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-07-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: plumislandmedia

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-07-13 06:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:03 UTCUpdated Record last modified

plumislandmedia index wp mysql for speed UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.4.18

Fixed in: 1.4.18

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy index-wp-mysql-for-speed || rpm -q index-wp-mysql-for-speed || index-wp-mysql-for-speed --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.4.18 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade index-wp-mysql-for-speed

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade index-wp-mysql-for-speed

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-2024-4977?

index wp mysql for speed: upgrade to 1.4.18. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-4977 being exploited?

CVE-2024-4977 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-2024-4977 affect?

CVE-2024-4977 affects index wp mysql for speed. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). The Index WP MySQL For Speed WordPress plugin before 1.4.18 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 high privilege users such as

How urgent is CVE-2024-4977?

Priority 44/100. Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities · MySQL vulnerabilities

References

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