CVE-2024-47374 HIGH

CVE-2024-47374: WordPress LiteSpeed Cache plugin <= 6.5.0.2 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Litespeed Technologies
Product LiteSpeed Cache
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published October 5, 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 ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in LiteSpeed Technologies LiteSpeed Cache litespeed-cache allows Stored XSS.This issue affects LiteSpeed Cache: from n/a through <= 6.5.0.2.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

LiteSpeed Cache versions up to 6.5.0.2 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages. 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 affects the scope beyond the vulnerable component itself.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in visitors' browsers via a crafted link.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Visitors' sessions and credentials can be compromised; malware or phishing content can be injected into your site.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

A site visitor must click an attacker-controlled link or visit a page containing the malicious payload.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

October 5, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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