Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2024-33646 affects the WordPress Sticky Anything plugin through version 2.1.5. The issue combines CSRF with XSS, meaning a targeted user could be tricked into causing script execution in the site context. This is high severity, but the provided sources do not show known active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority WordPress plugin issue where the plugin is present. Prioritize public-facing and business-critical sites first, while noting that supplied sources do not confirm active exploitation.
Technical view
The CVE describes a CWE-352 CSRF flaw in Toast Plugins Sticky Anything that can lead to cross-site scripting. The CVSS 3.1 score is 7.1 with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, required user interaction, and changed scope. Affected versions are listed through 2.1.5.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites using Toast Plugins Sticky Anything, especially versions up to and including 2.1.5. Sites not running this plugin are not exposed based on the supplied sources.
Exploitation context
The CVE record is not listed as CISA KEV in the supplied bundle. The provided evidence supports potential exploitation requiring user interaction, but does not prove active exploitation in the wild.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE description, CVSS metadata, affected version range, CWE-352 classification, and Patchstack reference. The bundle does not provide exploit details, a fixed version, or vendor advisory text.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for Sticky Anything and record installed versions.
- Check vendor, WordPress plugin, and Patchstack guidance for a fixed release.
- Upgrade if a vendor-supported fixed version is available.
- Disable or remove the plugin where it is not business-critical.
- Review affected sites for unexpected script content or suspicious admin changes.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Sticky Anything is installed on each WordPress site.
- Verify installed plugin versions are not 2.1.5 or earlier.
- Check security monitoring for unexpected JavaScript or content changes.
- Confirm compensating controls do not rely on user vigilance alone.
- Document remediation status for every affected site.
Public sources used
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CWE-352: 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:L2.83.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability 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
Source materials
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CWE details
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Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.