What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-13864?

CVE-2024-13864 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.1 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

Which versions of WordPress are affected by CVE-2024-13864?

Organizations using through 1.0 does not sanitise and escape a parameter face moderate risk from CVE-2024-13864, a cross-site scripting vulnerability rated CVSS 7.1.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2024-13864?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2024-13864. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.0%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2024-13864?

Within 7 days: Identify all affected systems running through 1.0 does not sanitise and escape a parameter and apply vendor patches promptly. Verify anti-CSRF tokens and content security policies are enforced.

WordPress CVE-2024-13864

HIGH

Cross-site Scripting (XSS) (CWE-79)

2025-03-11 contact@wpscan.com

WordPress XSS

7.1

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.1 HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Low

Availability

Low

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 12, 2026 - 19:52 vuln.today

PoC Detected

May 06, 2025 - 15:05 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Mar 11, 2025 - 06:15 nvd

HIGH 7.1

DescriptionCVE.org

The Countdown Timer WordPress plugin through 1.0 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against high privilege users such as admin

AnalysisAI

Technical ContextAI

Classified as CWE-79 (Cross-site Scripting (XSS)). Affects Countdown Timer WordPre. The Countdown Timer WordPress plugin through 1.0 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against high privilege users such as admin

Affected ProductsAI

Product: Countdown Timer WordPre. Versions: up to 1.0.

RemediationAI

Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. Implement output encoding and Content Security Policy headers. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.