CVE-2024-38785 MEDIUM

CVE-2024-38785: WordPress Gutenverse plugin <= 1.9.2 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Jegstudio
Product Gutenverse
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published July 21, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

6.5/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/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 Jegstudio Gutenverse allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Gutenverse: from n/a through 1.9.2.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Gutenverse versions up to 1.9.2 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they view affected content. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the site.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers and steal data or modify site content.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other visitors; site data and functionality may be compromised.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege account and trick a user into viewing the malicious content.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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

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