CVE-2024-29124 MEDIUM

CVE-2024-29124: WordPress Advanced Access Manager plugin <= 6.9.20 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Aam
Product Advanced Access Manager
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published March 19, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

5.9/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required High
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/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 AAM Advanced Access Manager allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Advanced Access Manager: from n/a through 6.9.20.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Advanced Access Manager versions up to 6.9.20 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated administrator can inject malicious scripts through the plugin interface. When another user views the affected page or setting, the script executes in their browser, potentially allowing the attacker to steal session tokens or perform actions on their behalf.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject and store malicious JavaScript that runs when other users view the affected page.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

A malicious admin can compromise other administrators' sessions or perform unauthorized actions in their name.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have administrator privileges and the victim must visit a page containing the injected script.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

March 19, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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