CVE-2024-56260 MEDIUM

CVE-2024-56260: WordPress ShopElement plugin <= 2.0.0 - Stored Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Storeplugin
Product ShopElement
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published January 2, 2025
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 StorePlugin ShopElement shopelement allows Stored XSS.This issue affects ShopElement: from n/a through <= 2.0.0.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

ShopElement versions 2.0.0 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect other users viewing the compromised content. Site administrators should update to version 2.1.3 or later to remediate this issue.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they view affected pages.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other site visitors, potentially stealing session data or redirecting users.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege account and trick a user into visiting a crafted link or page.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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

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