CVE-2024-51759 HIGH

CVE-2024-51759: WordPress SVT Simple plugin <= 1.0.1 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Detlef Beyer
Product SVT Simple
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published November 9, 2024
Last update April 28, 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 Detlef Beyer SVT Simple svt-simple allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects SVT Simple: from n/a through <= 1.0.1.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

SVT Simple versions up to 1.0.1 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 can affect other users and the site itself, potentially stealing session data or modifying page content.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers and affects the site.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Visitors to your site could have their sessions hijacked, credentials stolen, or see modified content.

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
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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