CVE-2024-51692 HIGH

CVE-2024-51692: WordPress Bing Search API Integration plugin <= 0.3.3 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Askewbrook
Product Bing Search API Integration
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published November 9, 2024
Last update May 12, 2026

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 ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in askewbrook Bing Search API Integration abbs-bing-search allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Bing Search API Integration: from n/a through <= 0.3.3.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The Bing Search API Integration product contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages. An attacker can craft a malicious link that, when clicked by a site visitor, executes arbitrary JavaScript in the victim's browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or defacement. The vulnerability affects versions 0.3.3 and earlier.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in a visitor's browser to steal credentials or hijack sessions.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Visitors' sessions and credentials are at risk if they click attacker-controlled links on your site.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

A site visitor must click a malicious link crafted by the attacker.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

November 9, 2024 CVE published
May 12, 2026 Record updated

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