Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2024-23516 is a stored cross-site scripting issue in the WordPress CC BMI Calculator plugin through version 2.0.1. A low-privileged user may be able to store malicious browser script that runs when another user views affected plugin output. This is business-relevant mainly for WordPress sites using this specific plugin.
Executive priority
Treat as a moderate-priority WordPress plugin issue. Prioritize internet-facing or customer-facing sites where untrusted users can log in or submit content. Urgency increases if the plugin is active on administrative workflows or high-traffic pages.
Technical view
The source identifies CWE-79 improper neutralization during web page generation in Calculators World CC BMI Calculator. CVSS 3.1 is 6.5 with network access, low attack complexity, low privileges required, user interaction required, and changed scope. The bundle does not identify the exact vulnerable field, sink, fixed version, or patch details.
Likely exposure
Exposure appears limited to WordPress installations running CC BMI Calculator version 2.0.1 or earlier. The CVSS vector indicates an attacker needs low privileges and a victim interaction path, so anonymous mass exploitation is not established by the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The provided bundle does not show active exploitation, public exploit availability, or CISA KEV listing. It supports a stored XSS risk, not a confirmed in-the-wild campaign.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse. Sources identify stored XSS and CVSS characteristics but not the vulnerable parameter, exploit method, fixed version, or official remediation. Avoid assuming exploitability beyond low-privileged stored input followed by victim rendering.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the CC BMI Calculator plugin and installed version.
- Check vendor or Patchstack guidance for a fixed version or official mitigation.
- Disable or remove the plugin where it is not business-required.
- Restrict low-privileged WordPress accounts until remediation is clear.
- Monitor affected sites for unexpected script injection or suspicious admin activity.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether package cc-bmi-calculator is installed on each WordPress site.
- Verify whether installed versions are 2.0.1 or earlier.
- Review plugin-maintained pages or outputs for unexpected stored script content.
- Check WordPress user roles that can modify calculator-related content.
- Record vendor guidance reviewed before closing the vulnerability.
Public sources used
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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L2.33.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.5MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
Source materials
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CWE details
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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.