CVE-2024-37216 MEDIUM

CVE-2024-37216: WordPress Sketchfab Embed plugin <= 1.5 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Rami Yushuvaev
Product Sketchfab Embed
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published July 22, 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 (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Rami Yushuvaev Sketchfab Embed allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Sketchfab Embed: from n/a through 1.5.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Sketchfab Embed versions up to 1.5 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows an attacker with low-level access to inject malicious scripts. When a victim visits a page containing the malicious embed, the script executes in their browser with access to their session. The vulnerability requires user interaction and affects the integrity and confidentiality of site data.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in visitors' browsers and steals session data or performs actions on their behalf.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Visitors' sessions and data can be compromised if they view pages with malicious Sketchfab embeds.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker needs low-level site access (e.g., contributor role) and victim must view the affected page.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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

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