PatchTheCVECVE-2024-7984: The Joy Of Text Lite WordPress plugin through 2.3.1 does not have CSRF check in place when updating its setti
CVE-2024-7984 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting joy of text. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Joy Of Text Lite WordPress plugin through 2.3.1 does not have CSRF check in place when updating its settings, which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin change them via a CSRF attack
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 4.3 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.2% (top 92%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-352 |
| Published | 2025-05-15 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2024-7984?
joy of text: upgrade to newer than 2.3.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-7984 being exploited?
CVE-2024-7984 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-2024-7984 affect?
CVE-2024-7984 affects joy of text. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The Joy Of Text Lite WordPress plugin through 2.3.1 does not have CSRF check in place when updating its settings, which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin change them via a CSRF attack
How urgent is CVE-2024-7984?
Priority 22/100. Public exploit reference