CVE-2024-37487 HIGH

CVE-2024-37487: WordPress WP Directory Kit plugin <= 1.3.5 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Wpdirectorykit.com
Product WP Directory Kit
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published July 21, 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 wpdirectorykit.Com WP Directory Kit allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects WP Directory Kit: from n/a through 1.3.5.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

WP Directory Kit versions up to 1.3.5 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, executes JavaScript in the victim's browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or malware distribution. The vulnerability affects all users who visit a compromised page.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in visitors' browsers to steal credentials or hijack sessions.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Visitors to your site could have their sessions hijacked or credentials stolen if they click a malicious link.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

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

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

July 21, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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