CVE-2024-29770 HIGH

CVE-2024-29770: WordPress Pretty Links plugin <= 3.6.2 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Pretty Links
Product Shortlinks by Pretty Links
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published March 27, 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 Pretty Links Shortlinks by Pretty Links allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Shortlinks by Pretty Links: from n/a through 3.6.2.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Shortlinks by Pretty Links versions 3.6.2 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An attacker can inject malicious scripts into the plugin that execute in visitors' browsers when they view affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically a victim clicking a malicious link—and can affect multiple users across the site.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in visitors' browsers to steal cookies, session tokens, or perform actions on their behalf.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Visitors' accounts and data are at risk. Attackers can steal login credentials, deface content, or redirect users to phishing sites.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

No authentication required. Victim must click a malicious link or visit an attacker-controlled page that triggers the vulnerability.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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

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