CVE-2024-5604: The Bug Library WordPress plugin before 2.1.2 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could a

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-5604?

bug library: upgrade to 2.1.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-5604 being exploited?

CVE-2024-5604 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-2024-5604 affect?

CVE-2024-5604 affects bug library. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). The Bug Library WordPress plugin before 2.1.2 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-5604?

Priority 33/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 5.9UPGRADE

CVE-2024-5604 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.9) affecting bug library. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Bug Library WordPress plugin before 2.1.2 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed (for example in multisite setup)

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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	0.4% (top 69%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-07-19
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: bug library project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-07-19 06:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:16 UTCUpdated Record last modified

bug library project bug library UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.1.2

Fixed in: 2.1.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy bug-library || rpm -q bug-library || bug-library --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.1.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade bug-library

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade bug-library

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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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-2024-5604?

bug library: upgrade to 2.1.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-5604 being exploited?

CVE-2024-5604 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-2024-5604 affect?

CVE-2024-5604 affects bug library. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). The Bug Library WordPress plugin before 2.1.2 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is

How urgent is CVE-2024-5604?

Priority 33/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

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