Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2024-27188 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting issue in the WordPress Breeze plugin through version 2.1.3. It could let a highly privileged attacker influence generated page content and affect a user who interacts with it. The source bundle does not show active exploitation or a named fixed version.
Executive priority
Handle in the normal vulnerability remediation queue, with faster action for internet-facing WordPress sites or environments with many administrators. There is no source-supported active exploitation, but XSS in a common plugin still warrants timely validation and update tracking.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-79 improper input neutralization during web page generation in Cloudways Breeze. CVSS 3.1 is 5.9 with network access, low attack complexity, high privileges required, user interaction required, changed scope, and low confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites using the Breeze plugin at version 2.1.3 or earlier, based on the description. Risk is lower than unauthenticated XSS because the CVSS vector requires high privileges and user interaction.
Exploitation context
The source bundle marks KEV as false and provides no cited evidence of active exploitation. It also does not include exploit details. Treat this as a patch-management and privileged-user risk unless vendor or threat-intelligence sources indicate exploitation.
Researcher notes
There is a metadata inconsistency: the narrative says Breeze through 2.1.3 is affected, while the affected entry lists version "0" with defaultStatus "unaffected." Use the narrative and Patchstack references as the practical exposure lead, but verify exact fixed versions with vendor guidance.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Breeze plugin and installed version.
- Check Cloudways or Patchstack guidance for the fixed Breeze release.
- Update Breeze when a vendor-confirmed fixed version is available.
- Restrict high-privilege WordPress accounts to trusted administrators only.
- Disable or remove Breeze where it is not required.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Breeze is installed on each WordPress site.
- Flag any Breeze version at or below 2.1.3 for review.
- Review privileged WordPress accounts for unnecessary access.
- Check web application security monitoring for XSS-related alerts.
- Document vendor fix status before closing remediation.
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
- 5.9 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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SSVC decision data
CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L1.73.7PatchstackVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.9MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
Vulnerability timeline
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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/breeze/vulnerability/wordpress-breeze-plugin-2-1-3-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cveCVE reference, Patchstack · vdb-entry
- https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/breeze/wordpress-breeze-plugin-2-1-3-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cveCVE reference, CVE · vdb-entry, x_transferred
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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.