Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This is a reflected cross-site scripting issue in the WordPress WP-Lister Lite for Amazon plugin through version 2.6.8. A victim must interact with malicious content, but no login is required to trigger the vulnerable path according to the CVSS vector. Successful exploitation could expose or alter limited browser-session data.
Executive priority
Treat this as a near-term remediation item for WordPress sites using the Amazon listing plugin. It is not confirmed as actively exploited in the supplied sources, but XSS in WordPress plugins can create account and site-management risk.
Technical view
CVE-2024-30199 is CWE-79 improper input neutralization during web page generation in WP Lab WP-Lister Lite for Amazon, package wp-lister-for-amazon, affecting versions through 2.6.8. CVSS 3.1 is 7.1: network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges, user interaction required, changed scope, and low C/I/A impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running WP-Lister Lite for Amazon, package wp-lister-for-amazon, at version 2.6.8 or earlier. The supplied sources do not identify other WP Lab products, Pro editions, or specific deployment configurations as affected.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation evidence. The risk is still meaningful because reflected XSS can be delivered through links or pages that persuade a logged-in user or visitor to interact.
Researcher notes
The supplied record lacks endpoint-level detail, payload detail, and fixed-version confirmation. Validate only in authorized environments and avoid assuming broader product impact. Track CVE and Patchstack updates because the record was updated on 2026-05-11.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for wp-lister-for-amazon and installed plugin version.
- Upgrade if vendor or Patchstack guidance identifies a fixed release.
- Disable or remove the plugin if no safe version is available.
- Warn administrators not to follow unsolicited WP-Lister Lite for Amazon links.
- Monitor web and WordPress logs for suspicious requests involving the plugin.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether wp-lister-for-amazon is installed on each WordPress instance.
- Record the installed version and compare it against affected versions through 2.6.8.
- Check vendor, WordPress plugin, or Patchstack advisories for a fixed version.
- Review Patchstack and CVE entries for updated exploitation or remediation details.
Public sources used
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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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- 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:L2.83.7PatchstackVulnerability 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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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/wp-lister-for-amazon/vulnerability/wordpress-wp-lister-lite-for-amazon-plugin-2-6-8-reflected-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cveCVE reference, Patchstack · vdb-entry
- https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/wp-lister-for-amazon/wordpress-wp-lister-lite-for-amazon-plugin-2-6-8-reflected-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cveCVE reference, CVE · vdb-entry, x_transferred
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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.