PatchTheCVECVE-2024-9883: The Pods WordPress plugin before 3.2.7.1 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow
CVE-2024-9883 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.8) affecting pods. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Pods WordPress plugin before 3.2.7.1 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed (for example in multisite setup).
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 4.8 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | High |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.4% (top 67%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2024-11-05 |
| 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-2024-9883?
pods: upgrade to 3.2.7.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-9883 being exploited?
CVE-2024-9883 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-2024-9883 affect?
CVE-2024-9883 affects pods. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). The Pods WordPress plugin before 3.2.7.1 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is dis
How urgent is CVE-2024-9883?
Priority 30/100. Public exploit reference
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