CVE-2024-43994 MEDIUM

CVE-2024-43994: WordPress Kahuna theme <= 1.7.0 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Cryoutcreations
Product Kahuna
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published September 17, 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 CryoutCreations Kahuna allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Kahuna: from n/a through 1.7.0.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Kahuna versions up to 1.7.0 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts. The vulnerability requires user interaction and affects the scope beyond the vulnerable component. An attacker with low-level access can craft a payload that executes in other users' browsers, potentially compromising site security.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they interact with affected content.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other site visitors; may lead to credential theft, session hijacking, or malware distribution.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege account and the victim must click a link or visit a page containing the malicious payload.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

September 17, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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08Related CVE

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