CVE-2024-8665: The YITH Custom Login plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting due to the use of a

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-8665?

yith custom login: upgrade to 1.7.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-8665 being exploited?

CVE-2024-8665 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-2024-8665 affect?

CVE-2024-8665 affects yith custom login. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The YITH Custom Login plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting due to the use of add_query_arg without appropriate escaping on the URL in all versions up to, and including, 1.7.3. This makes it possible for unaut

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-8665?

Priority 32/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2024-8665 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting yith custom login. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The YITH Custom Login plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting due to the use of add_query_arg without appropriate escaping on the URL in all versions up to, and including, 1.7.3. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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	0.5% (top 58%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-09-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: yithemes

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-09-13 07:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:23 UTCUpdated Record last modified

yithemes yith custom login UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.7.4

Fixed in: 1.7.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy yith-custom-login || rpm -q yith-custom-login || yith-custom-login --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.7.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade yith-custom-login

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade yith-custom-login

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-2024-8665?

yith custom login: upgrade to 1.7.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-8665 being exploited?

CVE-2024-8665 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-2024-8665 affect?

CVE-2024-8665 affects yith custom login. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The YITH Custom Login plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting due to the use of add_query_arg without appropriate escaping on the URL in all versions up to, and including, 1.7.3. This makes it possible for unaut

How urgent is CVE-2024-8665?

Priority 32/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2024-35732 MEDIUM 5.9 UPGRADE Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in YITHEMES

References

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