CVE-2024-7313: The Shield Security WordPress plugin before 20.0.6 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-7313?

shield security: upgrade to 20.0.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-7313 being exploited?

CVE-2024-7313 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-2024-7313 affect?

CVE-2024-7313 affects shield security. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The Shield Security WordPress plugin before 20.0.6 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against high privilege users such as admin.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-7313?

Priority 45/100. Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2024-7313 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting shield security. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Shield Security WordPress plugin before 20.0.6 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against high privilege users such as admin.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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	1.6% (top 25%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-08-26
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: getshieldsecurity

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-08-26 06:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:19 UTCUpdated Record last modified

getshieldsecurity shield security UPGRADE

Affected: < 20.0.6

Fixed in: 20.0.6

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy shield-security || rpm -q shield-security || shield-security --version

2. UPGRADE to 20.0.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade shield-security

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade shield-security

Note

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

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Nuclei scan template: Shield Security Plugin < 20.0.6 - Cross-Site Scripting

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-2024-7313?

shield security: upgrade to 20.0.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-7313 being exploited?

CVE-2024-7313 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-2024-7313 affect?

CVE-2024-7313 affects shield security. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The Shield Security WordPress plugin before 20.0.6 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against high privilege users such as admin.

How urgent is CVE-2024-7313?

Priority 45/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities

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References

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