CVE-2024-43227 MEDIUM

CVE-2024-43227: WordPress BetterDocs – Best Documentation, FAQ & Knowledge Base Plugin with AI Support & Instant Answer for Elementor & Gutenberg plugin <= 3.5.8 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Wpdeveloper
Product BetterDocs
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published August 12, 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 WPDeveloper BetterDocs allows Stored XSS.This issue affects BetterDocs: from n/a through 3.5.8.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

BetterDocs versions up to 3.5.8 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 pages. 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 page content.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other visitors; update BetterDocs immediately to prevent account compromise or data theft.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege account and the victim must view a page containing the injected script.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

August 12, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

Related vulnerabilities

08Related CVE

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