CVE-2024-43921 HIGH

CVE-2024-43921: WordPress Generate Images – Magic Post Thumbnail plugin <= 5.2.9 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Magic Post Thumbnail
Product Magic Post Thumbnail
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published August 29, 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 Magic Post Thumbnail allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Magic Post Thumbnail: from n/a through 5.2.9.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Magic Post Thumbnail versions up to 5.2.9 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts. An attacker can craft a malicious link that, when clicked by a site visitor, executes JavaScript in the victim's browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or malware distribution. The vulnerability requires user interaction and affects the broader site scope.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in visitors' browsers to steal credentials or hijack sessions.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Visitors' accounts and data are at risk if they interact with attacker-controlled links on or near your site.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker crafts a malicious link; a site visitor must click it or visit a compromised page.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

August 29, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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