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CVE-2024-1445: Page scroll to id <= 1.7.8 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcode

The Page scroll to id plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's shortcode(s) in all versions up to, and including, 1.7.8 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor-level and above permissions to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.

MediumCVSS 6.4Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

This is a stored cross-site scripting issue in a WordPress plugin. A logged-in user with Contributor-level access or higher could place unsafe script content through the plugin shortcode. That script can run when someone views the affected page, creating risk to site users and administrators.

Executive priority

Treat as a moderate-priority web content integrity issue. Prioritize public WordPress sites with many contributors, high administrator traffic, or weak account hygiene. This is not evidenced as actively exploited in the supplied sources.

Technical view

CVE-2024-1445 affects Page scroll to id for WordPress up to and including 1.7.8. The issue is CWE-79 caused by insufficient shortcode attribute sanitization and output escaping. CVSS 3.1 is 6.4 with low-privileged authenticated access required and changed scope.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely on WordPress sites using Page scroll to id version 1.7.8 or earlier, especially where Contributor, Author, Editor, or Administrator accounts are broadly assigned or poorly controlled.

Exploitation context

The provided sources do not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. Exploitation requires authenticated Contributor-level or higher access and depends on placing malicious shortcode content where visitors load the affected page.

Researcher notes

The source description identifies versions up to 1.7.8, but the affected metadata is sparse and does not clearly name a fixed version. Use plugin inventory plus official plugin guidance to confirm remediation status.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory WordPress sites using Page scroll to id.
  • Update the plugin according to official WordPress or vendor guidance.
  • If no safe update is available, disable the plugin until guidance is confirmed.
  • Review and minimize Contributor-level and higher account access.
  • Inspect existing content using this plugin's shortcodes for unsafe attributes.

Validation and detection

  • Check each site's installed Page scroll to id version.
  • Flag any instance at version 1.7.8 or earlier.
  • Review posts and pages containing the plugin shortcode.
  • Confirm only trusted users have Contributor-level or higher roles.
  • After remediation, verify shortcode output is safely escaped in rendered pages.
Prepared
Confidence
medium
Sources
6

Public sources used

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Potential ATT&CK relevance

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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
6.4 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Official CVE source material

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
5Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
6.4CVSS 3.1MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N3.12.7Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

6.4Medium
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2024-1445Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
malihuPage scroll to id0unaffected
Weakness

CWE details

CWE-79

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CWE-79 · source CWE mapping

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.

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