Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2024-24801 is a stored cross-site scripting issue in the LogicHunt OWL Carousel WordPress plugin through version 1.4.0. A logged-in attacker could store script content that runs when another user views the affected page. This can support account misuse, content tampering, or session exposure depending on WordPress privileges and site configuration.
Executive priority
Handle as a near-term web application hygiene issue, not an emergency based on current evidence. Prioritize internet-facing WordPress sites, sites with multiple contributors, and sites where admin sessions are high-value.
Technical view
The CVE describes improper output neutralization during web page generation in lgx-owl-carousel, mapped to CWE-79. CVSS 3.1 is 6.5 with network access, low complexity, low privileges required, user interaction required, changed scope, and low confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites using OWL Carousel – WordPress Owl Carousel Slider versions up to and including 1.4.0. Sites without this plugin are not indicated as affected by the supplied sources.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates exploitation requires a logged-in attacker and user interaction, consistent with stored XSS viewed by another user.
Researcher notes
Evidence is incomplete on the exact vulnerable parameter, affected WordPress capability, public exploit availability, and fixed version. Use the CVSS vector and CWE-79 classification to guide validation, but avoid assuming exploitability details beyond the supplied records.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the lgx-owl-carousel plugin.
- If version is 1.4.0 or older, check vendor and Patchstack guidance.
- Update to a vendor-supported fixed release if one is available.
- If no maintained fix exists, disable or remove the plugin.
- Restrict plugin administration to trusted users until resolved.
Validation and detection
- Confirm installed plugin name and version on each WordPress site.
- Review whether carousel content appears on public or admin-facing pages.
- Check recently edited carousel content for unexpected script-like markup.
- Verify the plugin is updated, disabled, or removed after remediation.
- Retest affected pages for stored script execution after changes.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
Conservative CVE-to-ATT&CK context
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ATT&CK lookup starting points
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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
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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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
Products and packages named in the record
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.