CVE-2024-38781 HIGH

CVE-2024-38781: WordPress CopySafe Web Protection plugin <= 3.15 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Artistscope
Product CopySafe Web Protection
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published July 21, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

7.1/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/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 ArtistScope CopySafe Web Protection allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects CopySafe Web Protection: from n/a through 3.15.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

CopySafe Web Protection versions 3.15 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages. An attacker can craft a malicious link that, when clicked by a site visitor, executes arbitrary JavaScript in the victim's browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or malware distribution.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in a visitor's browser to steal session data or credentials.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Visitors to your site could have their sessions hijacked or credentials stolen if they click attacker-controlled links.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must trick a site visitor into clicking a malicious link (user interaction required). No authentication needed.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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

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