CVE-2024-51572 MEDIUM

CVE-2024-51572: WordPress LH QR Codes plugin <= 1.06 - Stored Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Shawfactor
Product LH QR Codes
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published November 11, 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 shawfactor LH QR Codes lh-qr-codes allows Stored XSS.This issue affects LH QR Codes: from n/a through <= 1.06.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

LH QR Codes versions 1.06 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts. An attacker with low-level access can craft a request that executes JavaScript in other users' browsers, potentially compromising their sessions or stealing sensitive data. The vulnerability requires user interaction and affects the integrity and confidentiality of the site.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in other users' browsers to steal session data or perform actions on their behalf.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

User accounts and sessions are at risk; attackers can impersonate users and access sensitive information.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege account and trick a user into visiting a malicious link or page.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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

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