CVE-2024-54288 HIGH

CVE-2024-54288: WordPress LDD Directory Lite plugin <= 3.3 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Ldd Web Design
Product LDD Directory Lite
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published December 13, 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 LDD Web Design LDD Directory Lite ldd-directory-lite allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects LDD Directory Lite: from n/a through <= 3.3.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

LDD Directory Lite versions 3.3 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the application. An attacker can craft a malicious link that, when visited by a site visitor, executes arbitrary JavaScript in the victim's browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or defacement of site content.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in visitors' browsers to steal session cookies, credentials, or deface site content.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Visitors to your site may have their sessions hijacked or credentials stolen if they click attacker-controlled links.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must trick a site visitor into clicking a malicious link or visiting a crafted page (user interaction required).

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

December 13, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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