CVE-2024-49248 HIGH

CVE-2024-49248: WordPress Ad Inserter plugin <= 2.7.37 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Spacetime
Product Ad Inserter
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published October 17, 2024
Last update April 29, 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 Spacetime Ad Inserter ad-inserter allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Ad Inserter: from n/a through <= 2.7.37.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Ad Inserter versions 2.7.37 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically clicking a malicious link—and can affect other users viewing the compromised content. An attacker with no authentication can exploit this to steal session cookies, redirect users, or deface site content.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in visitors' browsers, stealing cookies or redirecting users to phishing sites.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Visitors may be redirected, have their sessions hijacked, or see defaced content; your site's reputation and user trust are at risk.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Victim must click a malicious link or visit a page containing the attacker's payload; no authentication required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

October 17, 2024 CVE published
April 29, 2026 Record updated

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