CVE-2024-49229 HIGH

CVE-2024-49229: WordPress Better Author Bio plugin <= 2.7.10.11 - CSRF to Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Arifnezami
Product Better Author Bio
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published October 17, 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 arifnezami Better Author Bio better-author-bio allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Better Author Bio: from n/a through <= 2.7.10.11.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Better Author Bio versions up to 2.7.10.11 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the site. 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.

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 are at risk; attackers can steal data or perform actions on behalf of users.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

A site visitor must click an attacker-supplied link while logged into or visiting the site.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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

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