CVE-2024-49266 MEDIUM

CVE-2024-49266: WordPress WP-Spreadplugin plugin <= 4.8.9 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Thimo Grauerholz
Product WP-Spreadplugin
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published October 16, 2024
Last update May 12, 2026

CVSS base score

5.9/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required High
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/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 Thimo Grauerholz WP-Spreadplugin wp-spreadplugin allows Cross-Site Scripting (XSS).This issue affects WP-Spreadplugin: from n/a through <= 4.8.9.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

WP-Spreadplugin versions 4.8.9 and earlier contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated administrator can inject malicious scripts into the plugin that execute in other users' browsers. The vulnerability requires user interaction—victims must view a page containing the injected content. Impact is limited to low-severity data exposure and site defacement.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers when they view affected pages.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Administrators can inject scripts affecting other users; limited to low-severity data exposure and site defacement.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Administrator account access; victim must view a page containing the injected script.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

October 16, 2024 CVE published
May 12, 2026 Record updated

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