CVE-2024-5613: The Formula theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘id’ parameter in the

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-5613?

formula: upgrade to 0.5.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-5613 being exploited?

CVE-2024-5613 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-2024-5613 affect?

CVE-2024-5613 affects formula. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The Formula theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘id’ parameter in the 'quality_customizer_notify_dismiss_action' AJAX action in all versions up to, and including, 0.5.1 due to insufficient input sanit

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-5613?

Priority 30/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2024-5613 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting formula. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Formula theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘id’ parameter in the 'quality_customizer_notify_dismiss_action' AJAX action in all versions up to, and including, 0.5.1 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 cl

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 67%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-06-08
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: awplife

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

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

awplife formula UPGRADE

Affected: < 0.5.2

Fixed in: 0.5.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy formula || rpm -q formula || formula --version

2. UPGRADE to 0.5.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade formula

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade formula

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-2024-5613?

formula: upgrade to 0.5.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-5613 being exploited?

CVE-2024-5613 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-2024-5613 affect?

CVE-2024-5613 affects formula. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The Formula theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘id’ parameter in the 'quality_customizer_notify_dismiss_action' AJAX action in all versions up to, and including, 0.5.1 due to insufficient input sanit

How urgent is CVE-2024-5613?

Priority 30/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities

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