CVE-2024-49692 MEDIUM

CVE-2024-49692: WordPress AffiliateX plugin <= 1.2.9 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Wpcenter
Product AffiliateX
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published October 29, 2024
Last update May 12, 2026

CVSS base score

6.5/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/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 WPCenter AffiliateX affiliatex allows Stored XSS.This issue affects AffiliateX: from n/a through <= 1.2.9.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

AffiliateX versions 1.2.9 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts. An attacker with low-level account access can craft a request that executes JavaScript in other users' browsers when they interact with affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect multiple users across the site.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject and execute JavaScript code in other users' browsers to steal session tokens, redirect users, or deface content.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated users can be compromised; attackers may steal admin credentials, modify site content, or harvest visitor data.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker needs a low-privilege account on the site and must trick a user into clicking a malicious link or visiting a crafted page.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

October 29, 2024 CVE published
May 12, 2026 Record updated

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