CVE-2024-31112 HIGH

CVE-2024-31112: WordPress Convert Post Types plugin <= 1.4 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Stephanie Leary
Product Convert Post Types
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published March 31, 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 Stephanie Leary Convert Post Types allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Convert Post Types: from n/a through 1.4.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Convert Post Types contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the site. An attacker can craft a malicious link or page that, when visited by a site administrator or user, executes arbitrary JavaScript in their browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or unauthorized actions performed on behalf of the victim.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in the browsers of site users and administrators.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Attackers can steal admin sessions, modify site content, create backdoor accounts, or harvest user credentials.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

The victim must visit a malicious link or page crafted by the attacker while logged into the site.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

March 31, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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