Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2024-25594 is a stored cross-site scripting issue in the WordPress MyWaze plugin through version 1.6. A lower-privileged authenticated user may be able to store script content that later runs in another user’s browser, creating risk to site trust, user sessions, and displayed content.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate-priority WordPress plugin exposure. It is not evidenced as actively exploited in the supplied sources, but stored XSS can affect site integrity and user trust. Prioritize internet-facing or multi-user WordPress sites first.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-79 improper neutralization during web page generation in Savvy Wordpress Development MyWaze. It affects the WordPress package my-waze through version 1.6. CVSS 3.1 is 6.5, with network access, low attack complexity, low privileges required, user interaction required, and changed scope.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites running MyWaze version 1.6 or earlier. Risk is higher where untrusted or low-privileged users can access the vulnerable input path and where administrators or visitors later view stored content.
Exploitation context
The supplied sources do not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates exploitation requires low privileges and user interaction, consistent with stored XSS that must be saved first and later rendered to a victim.
Researcher notes
Evidence identifies stored XSS but does not provide a fixed version, exploit details, or affected endpoint in the supplied bundle. Avoid assuming patch availability. Validation should focus on plugin presence, version, reachable input surfaces, and whether untrusted roles can store rendered content.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the MyWaze plugin and installed version.
- Review vendor or Patchstack guidance for a fixed release or official workaround.
- Disable or remove MyWaze where business use is not required.
- Restrict plugin access to trusted users until remediation is confirmed.
- Monitor affected sites for unexpected scripts or content changes.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether any site runs MyWaze version 1.6 or earlier.
- Review WordPress roles allowed to submit or edit MyWaze-controlled content.
- Inspect rendered plugin output for unsafe script execution indicators.
- Check security logs for suspicious plugin-related content changes.
- Document remediation status for every affected WordPress instance.
Public sources used
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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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- 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.