CVE-2024-37556 MEDIUM

CVE-2024-37556: WordPress WordPress Notification Bar plugin <= 1.3.10 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Seedprod
Product WordPress Notification Bar
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 SeedProd WordPress Notification Bar allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WordPress Notification Bar: from n/a through 1.3.10.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The SeedProd WordPress Notification Bar plugin through version 1.3.10 contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated admin can inject malicious JavaScript into notification bar settings. When site visitors view pages with the notification bar, the injected script executes in their browsers, potentially stealing session cookies or performing actions on their behalf.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in visitors' browsers when they view the notification bar.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Compromised admin accounts can inject malware affecting all site visitors; visitor sessions and data at risk.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have WordPress admin privileges and a site visitor must view a page displaying the notification bar.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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

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