CVE-2024-9349: The Auto Amazon Links – Amazon Associates Affiliate Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cro

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-9349?

auto amazon links: upgrade to 5.4.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-9349 being exploited?

CVE-2024-9349 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-2024-9349 affect?

CVE-2024-9349 affects auto amazon links. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The Auto Amazon Links – Amazon Associates Affiliate Plugin 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, 5.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-9349?

Priority 36/100. On your watchlist

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2024-9349 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting auto amazon links. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Auto Amazon Links – Amazon Associates Affiliate Plugin 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, 5.4.2. 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

On your watchlist

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	0.4% (top 63%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-10-04
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: michaeluno

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-10-04 05:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:24 UTCUpdated Record last modified

michaeluno auto amazon links UPGRADE

Affected: < 5.4.3

Fixed in: 5.4.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy auto-amazon-links || rpm -q auto-amazon-links || auto-amazon-links --version

2. UPGRADE to 5.4.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade auto-amazon-links

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade auto-amazon-links

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-2024-9349?

auto amazon links: upgrade to 5.4.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-9349 being exploited?

CVE-2024-9349 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-2024-9349 affect?

CVE-2024-9349 affects auto amazon links. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The Auto Amazon Links – Amazon Associates Affiliate Plugin 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, 5.

How urgent is CVE-2024-9349?

Priority 36/100. On your watchlist

Software pages

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