CVE-2024-43278 MEDIUM

CVE-2024-43278: WordPress Meta Field Block plugin <= 1.2.13 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Phi Phan
Product Meta Field Block
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published August 18, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026

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 Phi Phan Meta Field Block allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Meta Field Block: from n/a through 1.2.13.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Meta Field Block versions up to 1.2.13 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts into meta field content. When other users view pages containing the affected field, the scripts execute in their browsers, potentially allowing session hijacking or credential theft. The vulnerability requires user interaction to trigger.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that execute when other users view the affected content.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other site visitors, risking account compromise or data theft.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Authenticated account with low privileges; victim must view a page containing the injected script.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

August 18, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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