CVE-2024-8478: The The Affiliate Super Assistent plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all v

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-8478?

affiliate super assistent: upgrade to 1.5.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-8478 being exploited?

CVE-2024-8478 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-2024-8478 affect?

CVE-2024-8478 affects affiliate super assistent. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). The The Affiliate Super Assistent plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 1.5.3. This is due to the software allowing users to supply arbitrary shortcodes in comments when th

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-8478?

Priority 43/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

HIGH 7.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-8478 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.3) affecting affiliate super assistent. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The The Affiliate Super Assistent plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 1.5.3. This is due to the software allowing users to supply arbitrary shortcodes in comments when the 'Parse comments' option is enabled. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.3 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 50%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2024-09-10
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: ifeelweb

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-09-10 03:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:22 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ifeelweb affiliate super assistent UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.5.4

Fixed in: 1.5.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy affiliate-super-assistent || rpm -q affiliate-super-assistent || affiliate-super-assistent --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.5.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade affiliate-super-assistent

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade affiliate-super-assistent

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-2024-8478?

affiliate super assistent: upgrade to 1.5.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-8478 being exploited?

CVE-2024-8478 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-2024-8478 affect?

CVE-2024-8478 affects affiliate super assistent. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). The The Affiliate Super Assistent plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 1.5.3. This is due to the software allowing users to supply arbitrary shortcodes in comments when th

How urgent is CVE-2024-8478?

Priority 43/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities

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