Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2024-24865 is a stored cross-site scripting issue in the WordPress Scroll Triggered Box plugin through version 2.3. An authenticated low-privilege user may be able to store script content that runs when another user views affected output. Impact is moderate because it needs privileges and user interaction, but it can affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Executive priority
Prioritize during normal vulnerability remediation unless the plugin is exposed on high-traffic or high-trust WordPress sites, or many non-admin users can manage content. If used on public marketing or customer-facing sites, reduce access and plan removal, replacement, or vendor-guided update promptly.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-79 improper input neutralization during web page generation in Noah Kagan Scroll Triggered Box, package dreamgrow-scroll-triggered-box. The listed CVSS 3.1 score is 6.5 with PR:L and UI:R, scope changed, and low confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. Sources do not identify a fixed version or concrete vendor mitigation.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress installations running Scroll Triggered Box through version 2.3. Sites not using this plugin are not indicated as affected. The CVE data lists the issue as stored XSS and does not provide CPEs, so asset discovery should use plugin name, slug, and WordPress inventory data.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates network reachability, low attack complexity, low privileges required, and required user interaction. Treat exploitation as plausible where untrusted or broad contributor access exists, but do not assume in-the-wild exploitation from these sources.
Researcher notes
Key evidence is limited to CVE and Patchstack-style vulnerability metadata. The issue is stored XSS, not unauthenticated remote code execution. Do not report active exploitation or a fixed release unless later vendor or threat-intelligence sources confirm it. Focus validation on plugin inventory, version, role exposure, and stored-content review.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for Scroll Triggered Box or dreamgrow-scroll-triggered-box through version 2.3.
- Check vendor, WordPress plugin, or Patchstack guidance for a fixed version or official workaround.
- Disable or remove the plugin where it is not business-critical.
- Restrict plugin configuration access to trusted administrators only.
- Review stored plugin content and settings for unexpected script-like content.
Validation and detection
- Confirm plugin presence and version across WordPress assets.
- Verify whether any site runs Scroll Triggered Box version 2.3 or earlier.
- Review user roles allowed to modify plugin settings or related content.
- Check security tooling for stored XSS findings tied to this plugin.
- Document whether vendor remediation guidance is available for your installed version.
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.