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5.9

Helpie FAQ plugin can let attackers inject malicious code

CVE-2024-47647 · published 2 years ago
Summary

The Helpie FAQ plugin for WordPress (versions up to 1.27) does not properly clean user input, allowing malicious scripts to be stored and run on your site. An attacker could use this to display unwanted content or steal visitor information. Update the plugin to the latest version or apply the vendor’s patch to protect your site.

Original advisory text
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Essekia Helpie FAQ helpie-faq allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Helpie FAQ: from n/a through...
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Essekia Helpie FAQ helpie-faq allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Helpie FAQ: from n/a through <= 1.27.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit
  • Gives an attacker partial control
Severity
5.9 Medium
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-79Cross-site Scripting (XSS)
Timeline
Published5 Oct 2024
Updated3 Nov 2026
First seen7 Mar 2026
Sources
CVE-2024-47647 · NVD
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