CVE-2024-27991 MEDIUM

CVE-2024-27991: WordPress SupportCandy plugin <= 3.2.3 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Supportcandy
Product SupportCandy
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published March 21, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

6.5/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/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 SupportCandy allows Stored XSS.This issue affects SupportCandy: from n/a through 3.2.3.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

SupportCandy versions up to 3.2.3 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically a victim clicking a crafted link—and can affect other users viewing the same page. An attacker with low-level access can inject code that steals session data or performs actions on behalf of other users.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers and steal their session data or perform actions on their behalf.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated users can be tricked into executing scripts that compromise their accounts or expose sensitive data to attackers.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker needs a low-privilege account on the site; victim must click a malicious link or visit an attacker-controlled page.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

March 21, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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