PatchTheCVECVE-2024-5177: The Hash Elements plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'url' parameter wi
CVE-2024-5177 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.4) affecting hash elements. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Hash Elements plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'url' parameter within multiple widgets in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.8 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an inject
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.4 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.3% (top 76%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2024-05-23 |
| 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-2024-5177?
hash elements: upgrade to 1.3.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-5177 being exploited?
CVE-2024-5177 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-2024-5177 affect?
CVE-2024-5177 affects hash elements. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). The Hash Elements plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'url' parameter within multiple widgets in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.8 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on us
How urgent is CVE-2024-5177?
Priority 28/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
Software pages
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