CVE-2024-50451 MEDIUM

CVE-2024-50451: WordPress MDTF – Meta Data and Taxonomies Filter plugin <= 1.3.3.4 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Realmag777
Product MDTF
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published October 28, 2024
Last update May 11, 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 RealMag777 MDTF wp-meta-data-filter-and-taxonomy-filter.This issue affects MDTF: from n/a through <= 1.3.3.4.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

MDTF versions up to 1.3.3.4 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows an authenticated attacker to inject malicious scripts. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically a victim clicking a crafted link—and can affect other users or the site itself. The impact is limited to low-severity data exposure and site defacement.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers or the admin interface.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated users could be tricked into executing attacker-controlled scripts, risking session hijacking or data theft.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege account and trick a user into clicking a malicious link.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

October 28, 2024 CVE published
May 11, 2026 Record updated

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