CVE-2024-6708: The User Profile Builder WordPress plugin before 3.12.2 does not sanitise and escape some parameters before o

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-6708?

profile builder: upgrade to 3.12.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-6708 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6708 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-2024-6708 affect?

CVE-2024-6708 affects profile builder. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). The User Profile Builder WordPress plugin before 3.12.2 does not sanitise and escape some parameters before outputting its content on the admin area, which allows Admin+ users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-6708?

Priority 29/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 4.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-6708 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.8) affecting profile builder. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The User Profile Builder WordPress plugin before 3.12.2 does not sanitise and escape some parameters before outputting its content on the admin area, which allows Admin+ users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.8 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 71%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2025-05-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: cozmoslabs

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-05-15 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:18 UTCUpdated Record last modified

cozmoslabs profile builder UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.12.2

Fixed in: 3.12.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy profile-builder || rpm -q profile-builder || profile-builder --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.12.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade profile-builder

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade profile-builder

Note

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

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2024-6708?

profile builder: upgrade to 3.12.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-6708 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6708 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-2024-6708 affect?

CVE-2024-6708 affects profile builder. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). The User Profile Builder WordPress plugin before 3.12.2 does not sanitise and escape some parameters before outputting its content on the admin area, which allows Admin+ users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

How urgent is CVE-2024-6708?

Priority 29/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2024-6695 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE it's possible for an attacker to gain administrative access without having any kind of account on the targeted
CVE-2024-6366 CRITICAL 9.1 UPGRADE The User Profile Builder WordPress plugin before 3.11.8 does not have proper authorisation, allowing unauthen

References

← Back to latest CVEs