CVE-2024-49662 HIGH

CVE-2024-49662: WordPress Simple Load More plugin <= 1.0 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Webgensis
Product Simple Load More
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 Webgensis Simple Load More simple-load-more allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Simple Load More: from n/a through <= 1.0.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Simple Load More versions 1.0 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages. An attacker can craft a malicious link that, when clicked by a site visitor, executes arbitrary JavaScript in the victim's browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or defacement.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in visitors' browsers to steal session data or credentials.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Visitors may have their sessions hijacked or credentials stolen if they click attacker-controlled links.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must trick a site visitor into clicking a malicious link (user interaction required).

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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

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