CVE-2024-37485
📛 CVE Title
WordPress bbPress Notify (No-Spam) plugin <= 2.18.3 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability
Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Vinny Alves (UseStrict Consulting) bbPress Notify allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects bbPress Notify: from n/a through 2.18.3.
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
- 2024-06-09
- Published
- 2024-07-21 23:19 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-04-28 18:09 UTC
- Source
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2024/37xxx/CVE-2024-37485.json
- Linked Threat
- CVE-2024-37485 — bbPress Notify <= 2.18.3 - 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
- 2024-07-21 22:15:03 UTC
- NVD last modified
- 2026-06-17 07:38:27 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
- 0.0029 (probability of exploitation in next 30 days)
- EPSS percentile
- 21.05% vs all CVEs — higher = more likely to be exploited, as of 2026-07-26
NVD / KEV / EPSS data refreshed 2026-07-27 09:05 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-2024-36701 - Assigner
- Patchstack
- Published
- Jul 21, 2024, 9:19:47 PM
- Updated
- Apr 28, 2026, 4:09:59 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
- 0.1700
- Vendors
- Vinny Alves (UseStrict Consulting)
- Products
-
bbPress Notify (n/a ≤2.18.3)
- Aliases
-
GHSA-v927-q8h9-6wx3
ENISA description: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Vinny Alves (UseStrict Consulting) bbPress Notify allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects bbPress Notify: from n/a through 2.18.3.
Affected products (1)
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinny Alves (UseStrict Consulting) | bbPress Notify |
n/a (affected)
|
— |
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:usestrict:bbpress_notify:*:*:*:*:*: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-2024-37485 rapid7:attackerkb.com
- https://euvd.enisa.europa.eu/vulnerability/EUVD-2024-36701 rapid7:euvd.enisa.europa.eu
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2024-37485 rapid7:www.cve.org
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/9fc3355f-a3e3-4f30-885a-90d4982f699e?source=api-prod rapid7:www.wordfence.com
NVD-tagged references (2)
Reference list NVD curates from the CNA record, vendor advisories, and third-party reports. The tag chips below are NVD's analyst-assigned categories.
- https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/bbpress-notify-nospam/wordpress-bbpress-notify-no-spam-plugin-2-18-3-reflected-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve audit@patchstack.com Third Party Advisory
- https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/bbpress-notify-nospam/wordpress-bbpress-notify-no-spam-plugin-2-18-3-reflected-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 Third Party Advisory
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-2024-37485
|
no local data | 2026-06-06 14:27 UTC |
Remediations (19)
Remediations are stored against the linked Threat row; the list below is deduplicated across both pages.
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web:nvd.nist.gov
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2026-07-25 08:49 UTC -
web:www.csoonline.com
Oracle has released the first security fixes in its new monthly Critical Security Patch Update (CSPU) cycle, designed to address urgent vulnerabilities that can't wait for the company's ...
2026-07-25 08:49 UTC -
web:wa.me
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2026-07-25 08:49 UTC -
web:web.whatsapp.com
Log in to WhatsApp Web for simple, reliable and private messaging on your desktop. Send and receive messages and files with ease, all for free.
2026-07-25 08:49 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.
2026-07-25 08:49 UTC -
web:msrc.microsoft.com
The Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) investigates all reports of security vulnerabilities affecting Microsoft products and services, and provides the information here as part of the ongoing effort to help you manage security risks and help keep your systems protected.
2026-07-25 08:49 UTC -
Wordfence remediation: bbPress Notify (No-Spam)Wordfence
Update to version 2.18.4, or a newer patched version
2026-06-06 14:27 UTC -
web:www.linkedin.com
Microsoft Security Response Center has issued an emergency mitigation for a newly disclosed BitLocker bypass vulnerability known as "YellowKey," after security researchers publicly released ...
2026-05-22 09:46 UTC -
web:support.servicenow.com
Overview The advisories below document publicly disclosed Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures ( CVEs ) in the Now Platform by ServiceNow. Because ServiceNow uses various methods to communicate vulnerability information, patches, and other fixes, customers should review family, security patch , and hotfix release notes, which are available at https://docs.servicenow.com, for a complete list of ...
2026-05-22 09:46 UTC -
web:www.securityweek.com
Microsoft has announced mitigations for CVE -2026-45585, a BitLocker bypass triggered via FsTx in Windows Recovery.
2026-05-22 03:15 UTC -
web:www.bleepingcomputer.com
Microsoft has disabled a fix for a BitLocker security feature bypass vulnerability due to firmware incompatibility issues that were causing patched Windows devices to go into BitLocker recovery mode.
2026-05-22 03:15 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 03:15 UTC -
web:translate.google.com
Google's service, offered free of charge, instantly translates words, phrases, and web pages between English and over 100 other languages.
2026-05-22 03:15 UTC -
web:windowsreport.com
The newly exposed Windows security flaw, dubbed "YellowKey," has become a major headache for Microsoft. After the exploit details leaked publicly alongside a working proof-of-concept, the company has now rushed out official mitigation guidance while it prepares a permanent fix . The vulnerability reportedly targets BitLocker-protected systems and could allow attackers direct access to ...
2026-05-22 03:15 UTC -
web:cybersecuritynews.com
No patch has been released yet; Microsoft has instead issued a multi-step manual mitigation guide while a formal security update is prepared. Windows BitLocker Security Bypass The vulnerability originates in WinRE's handling of the BootExecute registry value under HKLM\ControlSet001\Control\Session Manager.
2026-05-22 03:15 UTC -
web:www.cisa.gov
If vulnerabilities cannot be remediated within the recommended timeframes, develop a remediation plan for action and coordination across the organization. The remediation plan should include: Vulnerability remediation constraints Interim mitigation actions to overcome constraints Final actions required to remediate vulnerability
2026-05-22 03:15 UTC -
web:www.helpnetsecurity.com
Microsoft is working on a fix for CVE -2026-45585 (aka "Yellowkey"), a vulnerability that can be used to bypass Windows' BitLocker protection.
2026-05-22 03:15 UTC -
web:www.notebookcheck.net
Microsoft released mitigation steps for YellowKey ( CVE -2026-45585), a BitLocker bypass that grants physical attackers access to encrypted Windows drives.
2026-05-22 03:15 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 03:15 UTC
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