CVE-2024-51705 HIGH

CVE-2024-51705: WordPress WP MMenu Lite plugin <= 1.0.0 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Jamesdbruner
Product WP MMenu Lite
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 jamesdbruner WP MMenu Lite wp-mmenu-lite allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects WP MMenu Lite: from n/a through <= 1.0.0.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

WP MMenu Lite versions up to 1.0.0 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the site. An attacker can craft a malicious link that, when clicked by a site visitor, executes JavaScript in the victim's browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or defacement. The vulnerability affects all users of the plugin up to version 1.0.0.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in visitors' browsers via a crafted link.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Visitors' sessions and credentials can be compromised; site content can be altered or defaced in their browsers.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

A site visitor must click an attacker-controlled link while logged into or visiting the affected site.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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

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