CVE-2024-56026 HIGH

CVE-2024-56026: WordPress Simple Proxy plugin <= 1.0 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Greg – Siteorigin
Product Simple Proxy
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published January 2, 2025
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 Greg – SiteOrigin Simple Proxy simple-proxy allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Simple Proxy: from n/a through <= 1.0.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Simple Proxy versions 1.0 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by site visitors. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically clicking a malicious link—and can affect multiple users across the site. Attackers need no authentication to exploit this flaw.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in visitors' browsers, stealing session tokens, credentials, or redirecting users to phishing sites.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Visitors' browsers can be compromised; their data, sessions, or credentials may be stolen without your knowledge.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker crafts a malicious URL and tricks a site visitor into clicking it; no authentication required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

January 2, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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