CVE-2024-51779 HIGH

CVE-2024-51779: WordPress Don't Break The Code plugin <= .3.1 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Jason Coleman
Product Don't Break The Code
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 Jason Coleman Don't Break The Code dont-break-the-code allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Don't Break The Code: from n/a through <= .3.1.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Don't Break The Code versions up to 0.3.1 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the application. An attacker can craft a malicious link or page that, when visited by a user, executes arbitrary JavaScript in their browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or defacement. The vulnerability affects the application's scope, meaning the impact may extend beyond the vulnerable component itself.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in a user's browser to steal session data, credentials, or perform actions on their behalf.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Users visiting malicious links could have their sessions compromised or personal data stolen; site reputation and user trust at risk.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

A user must visit a malicious link or page crafted by the attacker; no authentication or special privileges required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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

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