CVE-2024-37557 MEDIUM

CVE-2024-37557: WordPress WP Cookie Law Info plugin <= 1.1 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Soham Web Solution
Product WP Cookie Law Info
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 Soham Web Solution WP Cookie Law Info allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WP Cookie Law Info: from n/a through 1.1.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

WP Cookie Law Info versions up to 1.1 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated administrator with high privileges can inject malicious scripts through the plugin's settings. When other users view affected pages, the injected code executes in their browsers, potentially compromising their sessions or stealing data.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

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

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Malicious admins or compromised admin accounts can inject scripts affecting all site visitors, risking session hijacking or credential theft.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have administrator-level access to the WordPress site and a user must visit an affected page.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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

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