CVE-2024-29796 MEDIUM

CVE-2024-29796: WordPress Hot Random Image plugin <= 1.8.1 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Hot Themes
Product Hot Random Image
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published March 27, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026

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 Hot Themes Hot Random Image allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Hot Random Image: from n/a through 1.8.1.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Hot Random Image versions up to 1.8.1 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they view affected content. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the site.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers and steal data or modify page content.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other visitors; data theft and site defacement are possible.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege account on the site; victim must view the affected content.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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

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