Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2024-24866 is a reflected cross-site scripting issue in the WordPress Biteship shipping plugin through version 2.2.24. An attacker may be able to lure a user into opening a malicious link that causes script to run in the victim's browser. The source bundle does not show active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority web application exposure if your business uses the Biteship WordPress shipping plugin. The main risk is browser-based compromise of users or administrators after interaction with a malicious link, not confirmed mass exploitation.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-79 improper neutralization during web page generation in Biteship: Plugin Ongkos Kirim Kurir Instant, Reguler, Kargo. CVSS 3.1 is 7.1 with network access, low complexity, no privileges, required user interaction, and changed scope. Affected versions are reported through 2.2.24.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites using the Biteship plugin at version 2.2.24 or earlier. Sites not using this plugin are not indicated as affected in the source bundle.
Exploitation context
The CVE and Patchstack reference describe reflected XSS, which typically requires a victim to interact with a crafted link or request. CISA KEV status is false in the bundle, so active exploitation is not established here.
Researcher notes
The source bundle does not include a fixed version, vulnerable parameter, proof of concept, or exploit telemetry. Validation should stay non-invasive: identify plugin presence and version, then align remediation with vendor or Patchstack guidance.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Biteship plugin and record installed versions.
- Check Biteship, WordPress.org, or Patchstack guidance for a fixed release or workaround.
- Prioritize remediation for public sites and administrator-facing workflows using the plugin.
- If no supported fix exists, assess disabling or replacing the plugin based on business need.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether any site runs Biteship version 2.2.24 or earlier.
- Verify remediation by checking the plugin version or confirming removal from WordPress.
- Review vendor advisories before assuming a patched version is available.
- Check web and WordPress logs for unusual links targeting Biteship-related pages.
Public sources used
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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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- 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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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.