CVE-2024-49677 HIGH

CVE-2024-49677: WordPress Bootstrap Buttons plugin <= 1.2 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor David Cramer
Product Bootstrap Buttons
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published December 18, 2024
Last update May 11, 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 David Cramer Bootstrap Buttons bootstrap-buttons allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Bootstrap Buttons: from n/a through <= 1.2.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Bootstrap Buttons versions 1.2 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction—such as clicking a malicious link—and can affect multiple users across the site. An attacker can steal session cookies, redirect users, or deface page content.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

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

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Visitors' sessions and data can be compromised; site reputation and user trust may be damaged.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Victim must click a malicious link or visit an attacker-controlled page; no authentication required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

December 18, 2024 CVE published
May 11, 2026 Record updated

Related vulnerabilities

08Related CVE