CVE-2024-53771 MEDIUM

CVE-2024-53771: WordPress SimpleSchema plugin <= 1.7.6.9 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Sergiomico
Product SimpleSchema
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published November 30, 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 sergiomico SimpleSchema simpleschema-free allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects SimpleSchema: from n/a through <= 1.7.6.9.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

SimpleSchema versions up to 1.7.6.9 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows an authenticated attacker to inject malicious scripts. The vulnerability requires user interaction and affects the integrity and confidentiality of data. The impact extends beyond the vulnerable component when exploited.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they interact with affected content.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated users can be tricked into executing attacker-controlled scripts, potentially compromising their sessions or data.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must be authenticated with low-level privileges and trick a user into clicking a link or visiting a page.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

November 30, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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