CVE-2024-24700 HIGH

CVE-2024-24700: WordPress WP Editor plugin <= 1.2.8 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Benjamin Rojas
Product WP Editor
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published March 27, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026
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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 Benjamin Rojas WP Editor allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects WP Editor: from n/a through 1.2.8.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

WP Editor versions up to 1.2.8 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the editor interface. An attacker can craft a malicious link or page that, when visited by a site administrator or editor, executes arbitrary JavaScript in their browser. This can lead to unauthorized actions, data theft, or further compromise of the WordPress site.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in the browsers of site administrators or editors who visit a crafted link.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Attackers can steal admin session tokens, modify site content, create backdoor accounts, or redirect users to malicious sites.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

The victim must visit a malicious link or page while logged into WordPress with editor or administrator privileges.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

March 27, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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