CVE-2024-53787 MEDIUM

CVE-2024-53787: WordPress Random Banner plugin <= 4.2.12 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor M A Vinoth Kumar
Product Random Banner
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 M A Vinoth Kumar Random Banner random-banner allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Random Banner: from n/a through <= 4.2.12.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Random Banner versions 4.2.12 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they view affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the site.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers to steal data, modify content, or disrupt site functionality.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other visitors; site admins should update Random Banner immediately to prevent account compromise or data theft.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege user account and trick a victim into viewing a page containing the malicious payload.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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

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