PatchTheCVECVE-2024-8861: The ProfileGrid – User Profiles, Groups and Communities plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Sit
CVE-2024-8861 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.4) affecting profilegrid. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The ProfileGrid – User Profiles, Groups and Communities plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting in all versions up to, and including, 5.9.3.2 due to incorrect use of the wp_kses_allowed_html function, which allows the 'onclick' attribute for certain HTML elements without sufficient restriction or context validation. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to inject arb
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.4 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.3% (top 71%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2024-09-26 |
| 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-2024-8861?
profilegrid: upgrade to 5.9.3.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-8861 being exploited?
CVE-2024-8861 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-2024-8861 affect?
CVE-2024-8861 affects profilegrid. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). The ProfileGrid – User Profiles, Groups and Communities plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting in all versions up to, and including, 5.9.3.2 due to incorrect use of the wp_kses_allowed_html function, which allows
How urgent is CVE-2024-8861?
Priority 30/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
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