CVE-2024-6792: The WP ULike WordPress plugin before 4.7.2.1 does not properly sanitize user display names when rendering on

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-6792?

wp ulike: upgrade to 4.7.2.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-6792 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6792 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-2024-6792 affect?

CVE-2024-6792 affects wp ulike. Severity is low (CVSS 3.5). The WP ULike WordPress plugin before 4.7.2.1 does not properly sanitize user display names when rendering on a public page.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-6792?

Priority 25/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

LOW 3.5UPGRADE

CVE-2024-6792 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.5) affecting wp ulike. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The WP ULike WordPress plugin before 4.7.2.1 does not properly sanitize user display names when rendering on a public page.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.5 (Low)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 68%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-09-06
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: technowich

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-09-06 06:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:18 UTCUpdated Record last modified

technowich wp ulike UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.7.2.1

Fixed in: 4.7.2.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wp-ulike || rpm -q wp-ulike || wp-ulike --version

2. UPGRADE to 4.7.2.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wp-ulike

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wp-ulike

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-2024-6792?

wp ulike: upgrade to 4.7.2.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-6792 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6792 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-2024-6792 affect?

CVE-2024-6792 affects wp ulike. Severity is low (CVSS 3.5). The WP ULike WordPress plugin before 4.7.2.1 does not properly sanitize user display names when rendering on a public page.

How urgent is CVE-2024-6792?

Priority 25/100. Public exploit reference

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