CVE-2024-51795 MEDIUM

CVE-2024-51795: WordPress Pdf Embedder Fay plugin <= 1.10.1 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Fayjur
Product Pdf Embedder Fay
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published November 19, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

6.5/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/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 fayjur Pdf Embedder Fay pdf-embedder-fay allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects Pdf Embedder Fay: from n/a through <= 1.10.1.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

PDF Embedder Fay versions up to 1.10.1 contain a cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts. An attacker with low-level site access can craft a malicious link that, when clicked by another user, executes JavaScript in their browser session. The vulnerability affects the scope beyond the vulnerable component, potentially compromising other site functionality.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject and execute JavaScript code in other users' browsers to steal session data or perform actions on their behalf.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated users can be tricked into executing attacker-controlled JavaScript, risking account compromise and data theft.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker needs a low-privilege site account and must trick a user into clicking a malicious link.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

November 19, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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