PatchTheCVECVE-2024-9061: The The WP Popup Builder – Popup Forms and Marketing Lead Generation plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arb
CVE-2024-9061 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.3) affecting wp popup builder. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The The WP Popup Builder – Popup Forms and Marketing Lead Generation plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution via the wp_ajax_nopriv_shortcode_Api_Add AJAX action in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.5. This is due to the software allowing users to execute an action that does not properly validate a value before running do_shortcode. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcod
Why this priority
- High severity
- EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited
- 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 | 52.3% (top 1%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-94 |
| Published | 2024-10-16 |
| 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
Public exploits and detection
Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.
- Nuclei scan template: WP Popup Builder Popup Forms and Marketing Lead Generation <= 1.3.5 - Arbitrary Shortcode Execution
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-2024-9061?
wp popup builder: upgrade to 1.3.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-9061 being exploited?
CVE-2024-9061 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-2024-9061 affect?
CVE-2024-9061 affects wp popup builder. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). The The WP Popup Builder – Popup Forms and Marketing Lead Generation plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution via the wp_ajax_nopriv_shortcode_Api_Add AJAX action in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.5. This
How urgent is CVE-2024-9061?
Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
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