Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This is a medium-severity cross-site scripting issue in the WordPress Simply Static plugin through version 3.1.3. It could let a highly privileged attacker cause script execution during page generation if a user interacts with affected content. Business urgency is measured: prioritize sites running the plugin, but sources do not show active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat this as a scheduled remediation item for WordPress estates, not an emergency unless Simply Static is widely deployed on sensitive sites. Prioritize inventory, update verification, and privileged-access controls because exploitation requires high privileges and user interaction.
Technical view
CVE-2024-30178 is CWE-79 improper input neutralization during web page generation in Simply Static for WordPress through 3.1.3. CVSS 3.1 is 5.9 with AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L. The source bundle does not describe the vulnerable parameter, fixed version, or proof-of-concept details.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites with the Simply Static plugin installed at version 3.1.3 or earlier. The CVE data does not identify affected hosting providers, themes, or specific configurations beyond the plugin/version range.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as KEV in the provided bundle, and the sources do not claim active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates network reachability, low attack complexity, high privileges required, and required user interaction.
Researcher notes
Public data in the bundle is sparse. Do not assume reflected, stored, or DOM XSS without vendor detail. The important triage facts are version range through 3.1.3, CWE-79, CVSS 5.9, high privileges required, user interaction required, and no KEV signal.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for Simply Static and record installed versions.
- Check vendor, WordPress plugin, or Patchstack guidance for a fixed release.
- Upgrade Simply Static when an official fixed version is available.
- Disable or remove the plugin where it is not operationally required.
- Restrict high-privilege WordPress accounts and enforce MFA.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Simply Static is installed on each WordPress site.
- Verify plugin versions are later than 3.1.3, if a patched release exists.
- Review privileged WordPress accounts for unnecessary access.
- Check web and admin logs for unusual privileged plugin activity.
- Document any temporary disablement or compensating controls.
Public sources used
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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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- 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
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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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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/simply-static/vulnerability/wordpress-simply-static-plugin-3-1-3-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cveCVE reference, Patchstack · vdb-entry
- https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/simply-static/wordpress-simply-static-plugin-3-1-3-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.