CVE-2024-49678 HIGH

CVE-2024-49678: WordPress js paper theme <= 2.5.7 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Jinwen
Product js paper
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published October 29, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026
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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 Jinwen js allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects js paper: from n/a through 2.5.7.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

js paper versions up to 2.5.7 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the application. 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 defacement. The vulnerability requires user interaction to exploit.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in a user's browser to steal session data, credentials, or perform actions on their behalf.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Users visiting crafted malicious links could have their sessions compromised or personal data stolen through client-side script execution.

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 29, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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