CVE-2024-37548 MEDIUM

CVE-2024-37548: WordPress Meks Easy Ads Widget plugin <= 2.0.8 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Meks
Product Meks Easy Ads Widget
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published July 21, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

5.9/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required High
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/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 Meks Meks Easy Ads Widget allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Meks Easy Ads Widget: from n/a through 2.0.8.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Meks Easy Ads Widget versions up to 2.0.8 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with high privileges can inject malicious scripts into ad content. When other users view the affected ads, the scripts execute in their browsers, potentially stealing session data or performing actions on their behalf. The vulnerability requires user interaction to trigger.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts into ads that execute when other users view them, potentially stealing data or hijacking sessions.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Compromised user accounts, stolen session tokens, or malicious redirects affecting site visitors who view affected ads.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have high-level admin or editor privileges and a victim must view the compromised ad.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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

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