CVE-2024-33639 MEDIUM

CVE-2024-33639: WordPress PopupAlly plugin <= 2.1.1 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Accessally
Product PopupAlly
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published April 26, 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 AccessAlly PopupAlly allows Stored XSS.This issue affects PopupAlly: from n/a through 2.1.1.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

PopupAlly versions up to 2.1.1 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows high-privilege users to inject malicious scripts. When a victim visits a page containing the injected content, the script executes in their browser, potentially compromising their session or stealing data. The vulnerability requires user interaction and affects the integrity and confidentiality of site visitors.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that execute when other users view affected pages, stealing sessions or data.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Site visitors' browsers can be compromised; their sessions or personal data may be stolen by a malicious admin or editor.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have high-level site privileges (e.g., admin or editor role) and the victim must visit a page with the injected content.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

April 26, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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