CVE-2024-50411: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Kevon Ad

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-50411?

wp abstracts: upgrade to 2.7.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-50411 being exploited?

CVE-2024-50411 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-2024-50411 affect?

CVE-2024-50411 affects wp abstracts. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Kevon Adonis WP Abstracts wp-abstracts-manuscripts-manager allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WP Abstracts: from n/a through <= 2.7.1.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-50411?

Priority 26/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.9UPGRADE

CVE-2024-50411 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.9) affecting wp abstracts. 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 Kevon Adonis WP Abstracts wp-abstracts-manuscripts-manager allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WP Abstracts: from n/a through <= 2.7.1.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.9 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 80%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-10-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: kevonadonis

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-10-29 09:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:04 UTCUpdated Record last modified

kevonadonis wp abstracts UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.7.2

Fixed in: 2.7.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 2.7.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wp-abstracts

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-2024-50411?

wp abstracts: upgrade to 2.7.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-50411 being exploited?

CVE-2024-50411 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-2024-50411 affect?

CVE-2024-50411 affects wp abstracts. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Kevon Adonis WP Abstracts wp-abstracts-manuscripts-manager allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WP Abstracts: from n/a through <= 2.7.1.

How urgent is CVE-2024-50411?

Priority 26/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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References

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