CVE-2024-50438
📛 CVE Title
WordPress Church Admin plugin < 5.0.0 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability
Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in andy_moyle Church Admin church-admin allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Church Admin: from n/a through < 5.0.0.
Overview
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Assigner (CNA)
- Patchstack
- CVSS severity
- HIGH
- CVSS score
- 7.1 / 10
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L- Effective score
- 7.1 / 10 HIGH source: CNA overview
- CWE(s)
-
CWE-79 - Reserved
- 2024-10-24
- Published
- 2024-10-28 19:07 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-05-11 23:23 UTC
- Source
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2024/50xxx/CVE-2024-50438.json
- Linked Threat
- CVE-2024-50438 — Church Admin < 5.0.0 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
NVD triage scoring NVD CVE 2.0
Layer NVD adds on top of the CNA's CVE record — published / last-modified timestamps, exploitability / impact subscores, and the FIRST.org EPSS probability that this CVE will be exploited in the wild in the next 30 days.
- NVD published
- 2024-10-28 18:15:05 UTC
- NVD last modified
- 2026-06-17 08:04:28 UTC
- NVD CVSS v3.1
- 7.1 / 10 HIGH source: audit@patchstack.com
- NVD CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L- Exploitability subscore
- 2.8 / 10
- Impact subscore
- 3.7 / 10
- EPSS score
- 0.0030 (probability of exploitation in next 30 days)
- EPSS percentile
- 22.22% vs all CVEs — higher = more likely to be exploited, as of 2026-07-26
NVD / KEV / EPSS data refreshed 2026-07-27 11:45 UTC. Re-run the 🛰 Backfill from NVD button above to refresh.
European Union Vulnerability Database ENISA EUVD
ENISA's official EU repository for curated vulnerability intelligence. Carries a separate identifier (EUVD-YYYY-NNNN) and frequently exposes an earlier-published description + CVSS than NVD does.
- EUVD ID
-
EUVD-2024-44867 - Assigner
- Patchstack
- Published
- Oct 28, 2024, 6:07:52 PM
- Updated
- May 11, 2026, 9:23:48 PM
- EUVD base score (CVSS 3.1)
-
7.1 / 10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L - EUVD-reported EPSS
- 0.2800
- Vendors
- andy_moyle, Andy Moyle
- Products
-
Church Admin (0 ≤5.0.0)Church Admin (n/a <5.0.0)
- Aliases
-
GHSA-33jq-g649-fc48
ENISA description: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in andy_moyle Church Admin church-admin allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Church Admin: from n/a through < 5.0.0.
Affected products (1)
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| andy_moyle | Church Admin |
0 (affected)
|
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Affected products — CPE 2.3 (1) NVD
NVD's normalized CPE 2.3 matchers, used by vendor tools (vulnerability scanners, asset managers) for automated detection. Compare with the CNA's free-text "Affected products" section above.
cpe:2.3:a:themoyles:church_admin:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
Vendor references (1)
References embedded in the original CVE record by the assigning CNA.
MITRE references (1) cveawg.mitre.org
Pulled from MITRE's CVE Services API by the 🛰 Backfill from MITRE button.
Web references (5)
DuckDuckGo results ranked by threat-intel / vendor advisory domains. Generated by the 🔎 Find references (web) button above — same flow as the Remediations search.
- http://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/79.html rapid7:cwe.mitre.org
- https://attackerkb.com/topics/CVE-2024-50438 rapid7:attackerkb.com
- https://euvd.enisa.europa.eu/vulnerability/EUVD-2024-44867 rapid7:euvd.enisa.europa.eu
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2024-50438 rapid7:www.cve.org
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/62ebb1d0-e1ee-43ea-a673-15ba72a9f0c9?source=api-prod rapid7:www.wordfence.com
NVD-tagged references (1)
Reference list NVD curates from the CNA record, vendor advisories, and third-party reports. The tag chips below are NVD's analyst-assigned categories.
Indicators (2)
IOCs linked to the auto-promoted Threat row.
| Type | Value | VirusTotal | Attached |
|---|---|---|---|
| domain |
xss.this
|
no local data | 2026-05-18 21:19 UTC |
| cve |
CVE-2024-50438
|
no local data | 2026-06-06 14:17 UTC |
Remediations (23)
Remediations are stored against the linked Threat row; the list below is deduplicated across both pages.
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web:www.microsoft.com
Help protect your computing environment by keeping up to date on Microsoft technical security notifications. Security Update Guide Notifications Microsoft's free Security Update Guide Notifications provide links to security-related software updates and notification of re-released security updates. These notifications are sent via email throughout the month as needed. You can choose the type of ...
2026-08-06 00:59 UTC -
web:blog.qualys.com
Key Takeaways RedSun is a critical zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft Defender that allows low-privileged users to gain SYSTEM access No patch is currently available, leaving all Defender-enabled Windows systems potentially exposed Qualys VMDR detects affected assets instantly (QID 92382) TruRisk™ Eliminate enables immediate mitigation , removing exploitability without waiting for a fix ...
2026-08-06 00:59 UTC -
web:cvevault.com
CVE Vault - Search and explore Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures ( CVE ) database. Find security vulnerabilities by CVE ID, vendor, severity, and year. Stay secure with comprehensive CVE information.
2026-08-06 00:59 UTC -
web:www.cisa.gov
The median time for full resolution rose to 43 days. Defenders need greater clarity and speed to patch systems in today's threat landscape. We must flip the script on patching prioritization: patch smarter, not harder.
2026-08-06 00:59 UTC -
web:www.nist.gov
NIST maintains the National Vulnerability Database (NVD), a repository of information on software and hardware flaws that can compromise computer security. This is a key piece of the nation's cybersecurity infrastructure.
2026-08-06 00:59 UTC -
web:nvd.nist.gov
NVD enrichment efforts reference publicly available information to associate vector strings. CVSS information contributed by other sources is also displayed.
2026-08-06 00:59 UTC -
Wordfence remediation: Church AdminWordfence
Update to version 5.0.0, or a newer patched version
2026-06-06 14:17 UTC -
web:www.cybersecuritydive.com
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency added two major software flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on Tuesday, acknowledging the evidence that hackers have been using the bugs in recent attacks. CISA added CVE - 2024 -1708, a high-severity flaw in ConnectWise's ScreenConnect remote-access tool, and CVE -2026-32202, a medium-severity flaw in the Windows Shell ...
2026-05-22 10:40 UTC -
web:www.bleepingcomputer.com
Microsoft has released out-of-band (OOB) security updates to patch a critical-severity Windows Server Update Service (WSUS) vulnerability with publicly available proof-of-concept exploit code.
2026-05-22 10:40 UTC -
web:www.computerworld.com
Each month, the team at Readiness analyzes the latest Patch Tuesday updates from Microsoft and provides detailed, actionable testing guidance. The company's Patch Tuesday release for February ...
2026-05-22 10:40 UTC -
web:www.oracle.com
This Critical Patch Update contains 481 new security patches across the product families listed below. Please note that an MOS note summarizing the content of this Critical Patch Update and other Oracle Software Security Assurance activities is located at April 2026 Critical Patch Update: Executive Summary and Analysis.
2026-05-22 10:40 UTC -
web:www.reddit.com
Hello r/sysadmin, I'm u/AutoModerator, and welcome to this month's Patch Megathread! This is the (mostly) safe location to talk about the latest patches, updates, and releases.
2026-05-22 10:40 UTC -
web:www.zdnet.com
Install Microsoft's emergency Windows patch now - what it fixes and why it was rushed out Microsoft issued an out-of-band fix after its latest update introduced a nasty surprise.
2026-05-22 10:40 UTC -
web:portal.msrc.microsoft.com
The Security Update Guide provides information on the latest Microsoft security updates, helping users understand and address potential vulnerabilities effectively.
2026-05-22 03:43 UTC -
web:www.ninjaone.com
Catalog of Microsoft KB updates with insights on performance & user sentiment. Find out what's working, what's not, & make informed decisions.
2026-05-22 03:43 UTC -
web:nvd.nist.gov
An official website of the United States government Here's how you know
2026-05-22 03:43 UTC -
web:cybersecuritynews.com
Microsoft's May 2026 Patch Tuesday lands with a heavy enterprise focus, fixing 120 vulnerabilities across Windows, Office, Azure, developer tools, and Microsoft 365 apps, including 29 remote code execution (RCE) flaws rated Critical.
2026-05-22 03:43 UTC -
web:www.oracle.com
This Critical Patch Update contains 374 new security patches across the product families listed below. Please note that an MOS note summarizing the content of this Critical Patch Update and other Oracle Software Security Assurance activities is located at October 2025 Critical Patch Update: Executive Summary and Analysis.
2026-05-22 03:43 UTC -
web:zecurit.com
Get the complete breakdown of Microsoft's May 2026 Patch Tuesday. We analyze the latest security updates and all critical CVEs .
2026-05-22 03:43 UTC -
web:thegeekpage.com
Fix 5 - Make Registry Modification 1. Open Run (Windows + R). 2. Type regedit and click on OK to open the Registry Editor. 3. Navigate to the location below or copy and paste it into the navigation bar. HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies 4. Select the WindowsUpdate folder in this location. 5.
2026-05-22 03:43 UTC -
web:www.tenable.com
Oracle addresses 241 CVEs in its April Critical Patch Update, the second quarterly update of 2026 with 481 patches, including 34 critical updates.
2026-05-22 03:43 UTC -
web:access.redhat.com
Learn about our open source products, services, and company. You are here
2026-05-22 03:43 UTC -
web:www.esri.com
Key highlights The ArcGIS Server Security 2025 update 2 is available This patch resolves 10 Medium severity vulnerabilities This security patch is cumulative, and includes fixes provided in the ArcGIS Server Security 2025 update 1.
2026-05-22 03:43 UTC
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