CVE-2024-37117 HIGH

CVE-2024-37117: WordPress Uncanny Automator Pro plugin <= 5.3 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Uncanny Owl
Product Uncanny Automator Pro
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published July 22, 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 (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Uncanny Owl Uncanny Automator Pro allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Uncanny Automator Pro: from n/a through 5.3.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Uncanny Automator Pro versions up to 5.3 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the site. An attacker can craft a malicious link that, when clicked by a site visitor or administrator, 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 visitors' browsers to steal credentials or perform unauthorized actions.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Visitors and admins could have sessions hijacked, credentials stolen, or be tricked into performing unwanted actions on your site.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must trick a site visitor or admin into clicking a malicious link (user interaction required).

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

July 22, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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