CVE-2024-4384 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting the CSSable Countdown WordPress plugin through version 1.5. The flaw stems from insufficient sanitization and escaping of plugin settings, allowing high-privilege users, such as administrators, to inject malicious scripts. This is particularly concerning in multisite environments where the unfiltered_html capability might be restricted. The vulnerability carries a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.8 (Medium), indicating a network-based attack vector with low complexity, requiring user interaction, and potentially leading to low confidentiality and integrity impacts. While the attack requires high privileges, it bypasses some typical WordPress security controls. Currently, there is no evidence of active exploitation, and no public exploit code or Metasploit modules are available. Community discussion and media coverage for this CVE are minimal, suggesting it has not garnered significant attention.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 1.5CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:dmonnier:cssable_countdown:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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