PatchTheCVECVE-2024-9020: The List category posts WordPress plugin before 0.90.3 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attr
CVE-2024-9020 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting list category posts. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The List category posts WordPress plugin before 0.90.3 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes before outputting them back in a page/post where the shortcode is embed, which could allow users with the contributor role and above to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.4 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.3% (top 73%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2025-01-18 |
| 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-2024-9020?
list category posts: upgrade to 0.90.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-9020 being exploited?
CVE-2024-9020 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-2024-9020 affect?
CVE-2024-9020 affects list category posts. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The List category posts WordPress plugin before 0.90.3 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes before outputting them back in a page/post where the shortcode is embed, which could allow users with the contributor role
How urgent is CVE-2024-9020?
Priority 31/100. Public exploit reference