CVE-2024-56289 HIGH

CVE-2024-56289: WordPress Groundhogg plugin <= 3.7.3.3 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Adrian Tobey
Product Groundhogg
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published January 7, 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 Adrian Tobey Groundhogg groundhogg allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Groundhogg: from n/a through <= 3.7.3.3.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Groundhogg versions up to 3.7.3.3 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the application. An attacker can craft a malicious link or page that, when visited by a user, executes arbitrary JavaScript in their browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or unauthorized actions performed on behalf of the victim.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in a user's browser to steal data or perform actions as that user.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Users visiting crafted links could have their sessions compromised, credentials stolen, or be redirected to phishing pages.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must trick a user into visiting a malicious link or page (user interaction required). No authentication needed.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

January 7, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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