CVE-2024-23508 HIGH

CVE-2024-23508: WordPress PDF Poster - PDF Embedder Plugin for WordPress Plugin <= 2.1.17 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Bplugins
Product PDF Poster – PDF Embedder Plugin for WordPress
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published January 31, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

7.1/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in bPlugins PDF Poster – PDF Embedder Plugin for WordPress allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects PDF Poster – PDF Embedder Plugin for WordPress: from n/a through 2.1.17.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The PDF Poster plugin for WordPress contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 2.1.17. An attacker can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of site visitors, potentially stealing session tokens, redirecting users, or defacing content. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically a victim clicking a malicious link—but can affect multiple users across the site.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in visitors' browsers, stealing cookies, redirecting users, or modifying page content.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Visitors' sessions and data are at risk; attackers can impersonate users or spread malware through your site.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

No authentication required. Attacker must trick a site visitor into clicking a malicious link or visiting a crafted page.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

January 31, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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