CVE-2024-52345 MEDIUM

CVE-2024-52345: WordPress ra_qrcode plugin <= 2.1.0 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Robertoalicata
Product ra_qrcode
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published November 18, 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 RobertoAlicata ra_qrcode ra-qrcode allows Stored XSS.This issue affects ra_qrcode: from n/a through <= 2.1.0.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

ra_qrcode versions up to 2.1.0 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows an authenticated user to inject malicious scripts. When a victim visits a page containing the attacker's payload, the script executes in their browser with their privileges. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or unauthorized actions on the site.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they view affected pages.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other site visitors, risking account compromise and data theft.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must be authenticated with low-level privileges; victim must visit a page containing the malicious payload.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

November 18, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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