CVE-2024-37950 MEDIUM

CVE-2024-37950: WordPress Master Popups plugin <= 1.0.3 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Codexhelp
Product Master Popups
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 CodexHelp Master Popups allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Master Popups: from n/a through 1.0.3.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Master Popups versions 1.0.3 and earlier contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated administrator with high privileges can inject malicious scripts into popup content. When other users view the affected popups, the scripts execute in their browsers, potentially compromising their sessions or stealing data. The vulnerability requires user interaction—victims must view the malicious popup.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that execute when other users view popups, potentially stealing session data or credentials.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Compromised user sessions, credential theft, or malware distribution through popup content if an admin account is breached.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have high-level admin privileges and the victim must view the affected popup.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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

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