CVE-2024-50540 MEDIUM

CVE-2024-50540: WordPress (dp) AddThis plugin <= 1.0.2 - Stored Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Demixpress
Product (dp) AddThis
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published November 19, 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 demixpress (dp) AddThis dp-addthis allows Stored XSS.This issue affects (dp) AddThis: from n/a through <= 1.0.2.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

AddThis (dp) versions 1.0.2 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting vulnerability. An attacker with low-level site access can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they interact with affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect site visitors across different security contexts.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers to steal data or perform actions on their behalf.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Site visitors' sessions and data are at risk; attackers with contributor access can compromise user accounts and site integrity.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker needs low-level site access (e.g., contributor role) and the victim must visit or interact with an affected page.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

November 19, 2024 CVE published
May 11, 2026 Record updated

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