CVE-2024-49647 HIGH

CVE-2024-49647: WordPress Simple Custom Admin plugin <= 1.2 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Carl Alberto
Product Simple Custom Admin
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published October 29, 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 Carl Alberto Simple Custom Admin simple-custom-admin allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Simple Custom Admin: from n/a through <= 1.2.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Simple Custom Admin versions 1.2 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the admin interface. An attacker can craft a malicious link that, when clicked by an admin, executes arbitrary JavaScript in their browser session. This can lead to unauthorized actions, data theft, or further compromise of the WordPress site.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in an admin's browser session to steal credentials or perform unauthorized actions.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Admins visiting malicious links could have their sessions hijacked, credentials stolen, or site settings altered without their knowledge.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

An admin must click a malicious link crafted by the attacker; no prior authentication or special privileges required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

October 29, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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