CVE-2024-38685 MEDIUM

CVE-2024-38685: WordPress WP Announcement plugin <= 2.0.8 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Subscriptionpro
Product WP Announcement
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 SubscriptionPro WP Announcement allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WP Announcement: from n/a through 2.0.8.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

WP Announcement versions up to 2.0.8 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated administrator can inject malicious scripts into announcement content that execute in other users' browsers when they view the announcement. The vulnerability requires administrator privileges and user interaction to exploit, but can affect site visitors across the platform.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers when they view announcements.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Site visitors could have their sessions hijacked or credentials stolen if an admin account is compromised.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Administrator account access and victim must view the affected announcement.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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

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