CVE-2024-54208 HIGH

CVE-2024-54208: WordPress Block Controller plugin <= 1.4.3 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Joni Halabi
Product Block Controller
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published December 6, 2024
Last update April 28, 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 Joni Halabi Block Controller block-controller allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Block Controller: from n/a through <= 1.4.3.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Block Controller versions 1.4.3 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages. An attacker can craft a malicious link that, when clicked by a site visitor, executes arbitrary JavaScript in the victim's browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or defacement. The vulnerability affects all users of the product up to version 1.4.3.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in a visitor's browser to steal credentials or hijack sessions.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Visitors' sessions and credentials are at risk if they interact with attacker-controlled links.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

A site visitor must click a malicious link crafted by the attacker.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

December 6, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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