CVE-2024-37561 MEDIUM

CVE-2024-37561: WordPress Plugin Notes Plus plugin <= 1.2.6 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Jamie Bergen
Product Plugin Notes Plus
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published July 20, 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 Jamie Bergen Plugin Notes Plus allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Plugin Notes Plus: from n/a through 1.2.6.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Plugin Notes Plus versions up to 1.2.6 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated administrator can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they view affected pages. The vulnerability requires admin privileges and user interaction to exploit, but can compromise site integrity and user data.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers when they view the plugin's content.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Attackers with admin access can deface content, steal user sessions, or redirect visitors to malicious sites.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Administrator account access and victim must view a page containing the injected script.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

July 20, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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