CVE-2024-7420: The Insert PHP Code Snippet plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions u

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-7420?

insert php code snippet: upgrade to 1.3.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-7420 being exploited?

CVE-2024-7420 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-2024-7420 affect?

CVE-2024-7420 affects insert php code snippet. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.8). The Insert PHP Code Snippet plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.6. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation in the /admin/snippets.php file. This makes it po

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-7420?

Priority 29/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Routine

MEDIUM 5.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-7420 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.8) affecting insert php code snippet. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Insert PHP Code Snippet plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.6. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation in the /admin/snippets.php file. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to activate/deactivate and delete code snippets via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link. CVE-20

Why this priority

Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.8 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 84%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-352
Published	2024-08-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: xyzscripts

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-08-15 03:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:20 UTCUpdated Record last modified

xyzscripts insert php code snippet UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.3.7

Fixed in: 1.3.7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy insert-php-code-snippet || rpm -q insert-php-code-snippet || insert-php-code-snippet --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.3.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade insert-php-code-snippet

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade insert-php-code-snippet

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-2024-7420?

insert php code snippet: upgrade to 1.3.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-7420 being exploited?

CVE-2024-7420 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-2024-7420 affect?

CVE-2024-7420 affects insert php code snippet. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.8). The Insert PHP Code Snippet plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.6. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation in the /admin/snippets.php file. This makes it po

How urgent is CVE-2024-7420?

Priority 29/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

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