CVE-2024-29142 HIGH

CVE-2024-29142: WordPress Better Search plugin <= 3.3.0 - Stored Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Webberzone
Product Better Search – Relevant search results for WordPress
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published March 19, 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 WebberZone Better Search – Relevant search results for WordPress allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Better Search – Relevant search results for WordPress: from n/a through 3.3.0.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The Better Search plugin for WordPress contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 3.3.0. An attacker can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of site visitors, potentially stealing session cookies, redirecting users, or defacing content. The vulnerability requires user interaction—a victim must visit a specially crafted link or page.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

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

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Visitors to your site could be compromised; their session tokens or credentials may be stolen or their browsers redirected.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

No authentication required. A site visitor must click a malicious link or visit an attacker-controlled page.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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

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