PatchTheCVECVE-2024-5544: The Media Library Assistant plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the order
CVE-2024-5544 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting media library assistant. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Media Library Assistant plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the order parameter in all versions up to, and including, 3.17 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.1 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.4% (top 70%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2024-07-02 |
| 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-2024-5544?
media library assistant: upgrade to 3.18. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-5544 being exploited?
CVE-2024-5544 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-2024-5544 affect?
CVE-2024-5544 affects media library assistant. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The Media Library Assistant plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the order parameter in all versions up to, and including, 3.17 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it po
How urgent is CVE-2024-5544?
Priority 29/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
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