Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2024-24881 is a reflected cross-site scripting issue in VeronaLabs WP SMS for WordPress through version 6.5.2. An attacker could trick a user into opening attacker-controlled content that runs script in the site context. The source bundle does not show active exploitation or a named fixed version.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation for internet-facing WordPress sites using WP SMS, especially where privileged users administer the site. The issue is high severity, but urgency is moderated by required user interaction and no cited active exploitation.
Technical view
The vulnerability is CWE-79 improper input neutralization during web page generation. CVSS 3.1 is 7.1 high with network access, low complexity, no privileges, required user interaction, changed scope, and low confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites using the WP SMS plugin package wp-sms at version 6.5.2 or earlier. Sites not using this plugin, or using unaffected versions, are not indicated as exposed by the source bundle.
Exploitation context
The CVE describes reflected XSS requiring user interaction. The source bundle marks CISA KEV as false and provides no evidence of active exploitation. Treat exploitation status as unknown beyond the public vulnerability disclosure.
Researcher notes
Evidence supports reflected XSS in WP SMS through 6.5.2, but the bundle does not identify the vulnerable parameter, exploit maturity, or a specific fixed version. Avoid assuming broader product impact without vendor confirmation.
Mitigation direction
- Identify all WordPress sites running VeronaLabs WP SMS.
- Check vendor and Patchstack guidance for a fixed or recommended version.
- Update beyond affected versions when vendor guidance confirms remediation.
- Disable or remove the plugin where timely remediation is unavailable.
- Restrict administrative access and monitor suspicious plugin-related requests.
Validation and detection
- Inventory WordPress plugins for wp-sms version 6.5.2 or earlier.
- Confirm plugin status against the CVE Program and Patchstack entries.
- Verify remediated sites no longer run affected plugin versions.
- Review logs for unusual requests targeting WP SMS pages or parameters.
Public sources used
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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
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