Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This is a stored cross-site scripting issue in the WordPress Buttons Shortcode and Widget plugin through version 1.16. A logged-in user could save unsafe content that later runs in another user's browser. Business risk depends on whether the plugin is installed and who can edit its button or widget content.
Executive priority
Treat this as a targeted WordPress hygiene issue, not an emergency internet-wide incident. Prioritize sites where untrusted users can edit content, where administrators regularly review plugin-generated pages, or where the site supports sensitive customer workflows.
Technical view
CVE-2024-24930 is CWE-79 stored XSS affecting OTWthemes.Com Buttons Shortcode and Widget through 1.16. The CVSS 3.1 vector is 6.5, network-reachable, low attack complexity, low privileges required, user interaction required, and changed scope with low confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running Buttons Shortcode and Widget version 1.16 or earlier. The source bundle does not identify other affected products or a vulnerable component outside this plugin.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as KEV in the provided data, and the bundle does not cite active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates exploitation requires authenticated access and another user interaction, consistent with stored XSS risk rather than unauthenticated takeover.
Researcher notes
The provided evidence names stored XSS but does not include vulnerable parameters, proof-of-concept details, exploit telemetry, or a fixed version. Validation should focus on asset inventory, version confirmation, role exposure, and vendor status without assuming a patch exists.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for Buttons Shortcode and Widget through version 1.16.
- Check vendor or Patchstack guidance for a confirmed fixed release or removal recommendation.
- Disable the plugin where no acceptable vendor remediation is available.
- Limit plugin editing permissions to trusted users until remediation is confirmed.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether buttons-shortcode-and-widget is installed on each WordPress site.
- Verify installed plugin versions and flag version 1.16 or earlier.
- Review who can create or edit button shortcode and widget content.
- Check vendor or Patchstack records before marking an update as remediated.
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.