CVE-2024-56208 MEDIUM

CVE-2024-56208: WordPress NewsMash theme <= 1.0.71 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Desertthemes
Product NewsMash
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published February 20, 2026
Last update April 28, 2026
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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 desertthemes NewsMash newsmash allows Stored XSS.This issue affects NewsMash: from n/a through <= 1.0.71.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

NewsMash versions up to 1.0.71 contain a stored 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 content. 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 and steal data or perform actions on their behalf.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other visitors; defacement, credential theft, or malware distribution possible.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege account and the victim must view a page containing the injected script.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

February 20, 2026 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated