Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2024-24880 is a stored cross-site scripting issue in the WordPress Apollo13 Framework Extensions plugin through version 1.9.2. A lower-privileged authenticated user may be able to save unsafe input that later runs script in another user’s browser. Business impact is moderate: account actions, content changes, or data exposure may be possible if a privileged user views affected content.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate-priority WordPress hygiene issue. It is not reported as actively exploited in the supplied evidence, but stored XSS can affect administrators and visitors. Prioritize exposed public sites and sites with many content contributors.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-79 improper neutralization during web page generation. CVSS 3.1 is 6.5 with network attack vector, low complexity, low privileges required, user interaction required, and changed scope. The source bundle identifies Apollo13Themes Apollo13 Framework Extensions, package apollo13-framework-extensions, as affected through 1.9.2.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running Apollo13 Framework Extensions version 1.9.2 or earlier. Risk is higher where multiple users can create or edit content processed by the plugin, because the CVSS vector requires low privileges and a victim interaction.
Exploitation context
The provided sources do not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. The vulnerability is stored XSS, so the likely abuse pattern is persistent unsafe content later rendered to another user. The bundle does not identify the exact vulnerable field, endpoint, or fixed version.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse beyond CVE metadata and the Patchstack entry. The CVSS vector indicates authenticated attacker input and victim interaction, but the bundle does not provide a proof, vulnerable parameter, exploit status, or remediation version. Avoid assuming unauthenticated exploitability.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for Apollo13 Framework Extensions installations.
- If installed at version 1.9.2 or earlier, check vendor guidance for an update.
- Temporarily disable the plugin if it is not business-critical.
- Restrict plugin and content-editing access to trusted users only.
- Review WAF or security-plugin XSS protections as compensating controls.
Validation and detection
- Confirm installed plugin name and version across all WordPress environments.
- Check whether any site runs Apollo13 Framework Extensions 1.9.2 or earlier.
- Review user roles that can submit content handled by the plugin.
- Inspect recent content changes for unexpected script-like markup.
- Track Patchstack, CVE, and vendor sources for fix details.
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.