CVE-2024-51703 HIGH

CVE-2024-51703: WordPress WP-Basics plugin <= 2.0 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Laura20
Product WP-Basics
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published November 9, 2024
Last update May 11, 2026
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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 laura20 WP-Basics wp-basics allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects WP-Basics: from n/a through <= 2.0.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

WP-Basics versions 2.0 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction—victims must visit a crafted link or page. When exploited, the injected code runs in the victim's browser with their privileges, potentially allowing attackers to steal session tokens, redirect users, or deface content.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in visitors' browsers and steals their session data or redirects them to phishing sites.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Visitors' accounts and data are at risk if they interact with attacker-crafted links; site reputation may suffer if used for phishing or malware distribution.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

No authentication required. Victim must click a malicious link or visit an attacker-controlled page.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

November 9, 2024 CVE published
May 11, 2026 Record updated

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08Related CVE

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