CVE-2024-6849: The Preloader Plus – WordPress Loading Screen Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site S

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-6849?

preloader plus: upgrade to newer than 2.2.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-6849 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6849 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-2024-6849 affect?

CVE-2024-6849 affects preloader plus. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). The Preloader Plus – WordPress Loading Screen Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via SVG File uploads in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escapi

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-6849?

Priority 28/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.4UPGRADE

CVE-2024-6849 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.4) affecting preloader plus. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Preloader Plus – WordPress Loading Screen Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via SVG File uploads in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses the SVG file.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 77%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-09-07
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: wp-brandtheme

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-09-07 09:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:18 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wp-brandtheme preloader plus UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.2.1

Fixed in: newer than 2.2.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy preloader-plus || rpm -q preloader-plus || preloader-plus --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.2.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade preloader-plus

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade preloader-plus

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-2024-6849?

preloader plus: upgrade to newer than 2.2.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-6849 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6849 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-2024-6849 affect?

CVE-2024-6849 affects preloader plus. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). The Preloader Plus – WordPress Loading Screen Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via SVG File uploads in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escapi

How urgent is CVE-2024-6849?

Priority 28/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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References

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