Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2024-24848 is a stored cross-site scripting flaw in the WordPress PT Sign Ups plugin through version 1.0.4. An attacker may be able to store script content that later runs in another user’s browser. That can support data theft, content tampering, or account-impacting actions depending on the victim’s permissions.
Executive priority
Treat this as a near-term web risk for any WordPress property using PT Sign Ups. Prioritize inventory and remediation because stored XSS can affect trusted users and site integrity, but urgency is lower than a confirmed exploited vulnerability.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-79 improper neutralization during web page generation in MJS Software PT Sign Ups. The CVSS 3.1 score is 7.1 high, with network access, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and changed scope. Provided sources do not identify the vulnerable parameter or a fixed version.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites that have the PT Sign Ups plugin, package ptoffice-sign-ups, installed at version 1.0.4 or earlier. Sites not using this plugin are not affected based on the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as CISA KEV in the supplied bundle, and no cited source confirms active exploitation. The stored XSS classification means risk depends on whether attacker-controlled content can be saved and later viewed by users with meaningful site permissions.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse. The sources establish product, affected range through 1.0.4, CWE-79, and CVSS vector, but do not provide a proof of concept, vulnerable field, exploit telemetry, or fixed version. Avoid assuming exploitability details beyond stored XSS semantics.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the PT Sign Ups plugin and version.
- Check vendor, WordPress, or Patchstack guidance for a fixed release.
- Update if a fixed version is available from a trusted source.
- Disable or remove the plugin where no safe version is available.
- Limit access to plugin-managed content until remediation is confirmed.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether ptoffice-sign-ups is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record installed plugin versions and flag 1.0.4 or earlier.
- Review Patchstack and CVE records for updated remediation details.
- Verify remediation by confirming the plugin is updated, disabled, or removed.
- Check site logs for suspicious saved content or unexpected script-like entries.
Public sources used
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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 7.1 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/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:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L2.83.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.1HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
Source materials
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CWE details
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