CVE-2024-34766 MEDIUM

CVE-2024-34766: WordPress ChaosTheory theme <= 1.3 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Automattic
Product ChaosTheory
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published June 3, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026
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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 (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Automattic ChaosTheory allows Stored XSS.This issue affects ChaosTheory: from n/a through 1.3.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

ChaosTheory versions 1.3 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the application. An authenticated user with low privileges can craft a request that, when visited by another 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 other users' browsers to steal sessions, credentials, or perform unauthorized actions.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Users' accounts and data are at risk if they visit attacker-crafted pages while logged in; session tokens and sensitive information can be stolen.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker needs a low-privilege account and must trick a user into visiting a malicious link or page.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

June 3, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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