CVE-2024-49268 HIGH

CVE-2024-49268: WordPress disconnected theme <= 1.3.0 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Sunburntkamel
Product disconnected
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published October 16, 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 (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in sunburntkamel disconnected allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects disconnected: from n/a through 1.3.0.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The disconnected product versions up to 1.3.0 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts. An attacker can craft a malicious link or page that, when visited by a user, executes arbitrary JavaScript in the victim's browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or malware distribution. The vulnerability requires user interaction and affects the scope beyond the vulnerable component.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in a user's browser to steal credentials or hijack sessions.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Users visiting crafted malicious links could have their sessions compromised or credentials stolen if the product is used on your site.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must trick a user into visiting a malicious link or page (user interaction required). No authentication needed.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

October 16, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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