CVE-2024-8090: The JavaScript Logic WordPress plugin through 0.1 does not have CSRF check in some places, and is missing sani

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-8090 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting javascript-logic. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The JavaScript Logic WordPress plugin through 0.1 does not have CSRF check in some places, and is missing sanitisation as well as escaping, which could allow attackers to make logged in admin add Stored XSS payloads via a CSRF attack.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (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

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: justintadlock

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-05-15 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:21 UTCUpdated Record last modified

justintadlock javascript-logic DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy javascript-logic || rpm -q javascript-logic || javascript-logic --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison javascript-logic sudo apt install javascript-logic=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.1> sudo apt-mark hold javascript-logic

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list javascript-logic sudo dnf downgrade javascript-logic-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.1> sudo dnf versionlock add javascript-logic

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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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-2024-8090?

javascript-logic: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-8090 being exploited?

CVE-2024-8090 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-2024-8090 affect?

CVE-2024-8090 affects javascript-logic. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The JavaScript Logic WordPress plugin through 0.1 does not have CSRF check in some places, and is missing sanitisation as well as escaping, which could allow attackers to make logged in admin add Stored XSS payloads via a CSRF attack.

How urgent is CVE-2024-8090?

Priority 28/100. Public exploit reference

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