CVE-2024-37221 MEDIUM

CVE-2024-37221: WordPress Kimili Flash Embed plugin <= 2.5.3 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Michael Bester
Product Kimili Flash 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 Michael Bester Kimili Flash Embed allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Kimili Flash Embed: from n/a through 2.5.3.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Kimili Flash Embed versions up to 2.5.3 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts. An attacker with low-level site access can craft a malicious link that, when clicked 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 or perform unauthorized actions.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated users can be tricked into executing attacker-controlled scripts, risking account compromise and data theft.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker needs a low-privilege account on the site; victim must click a malicious link.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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

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