Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2024-34770 is a stored cross-site scripting issue in the WordPress Popup Maker WP plugin. If an attacker with some site access can save malicious content, another user viewing it could run attacker-controlled script in their browser. This can affect site integrity and user trust, but sources do not indicate active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat as a routine but timely WordPress plugin remediation item. Prioritize public-facing sites, sites with many content editors, and environments where lower-privileged users can modify popup content.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-79 improper input neutralization during web page generation in Popup Maker WP, package popup-maker-wp. The stated affected range is through version 1.3.6. CVSS 3.1 is 6.5, with network access, low complexity, low privileges required, and user interaction required.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites using Popup Maker WP at versions up to 1.3.6. The source bundle contains inconsistent version signals in Patchstack URLs referencing 1.2.8, so confirm exact installed versions against vendor or Patchstack records.
Exploitation context
This is stored XSS, not a server takeover by itself. An attacker needs low-privileged access and must get a user to view affected content. No provided source or KEV status supports active exploitation in the wild.
Researcher notes
The public record identifies stored XSS and CVSS details but does not provide a fix version in the supplied bundle. The affected-version metadata is inconsistent: the description says through 1.3.6, while Patchstack reference titles mention 1.2.8. Validate with primary advisory data before closure.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the popup-maker-wp plugin.
- Identify installed Popup Maker WP versions, especially 1.3.6 or earlier.
- Check official vendor and Patchstack guidance for a fixed version or workaround.
- Restrict untrusted users from creating or editing popup content.
- Apply available plugin updates after testing.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether popup-maker-wp is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record plugin version and compare with the CVE affected range.
- Review user roles allowed to manage popup content.
- Check logs for unexpected popup edits or suspicious administrator activity.
- Verify remediation against vendor or Patchstack advisories.
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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SSVC decision data
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:L2.33.7PatchstackVulnerability 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
Vulnerability timeline
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/popup-maker-wp/vulnerability/wordpress-popup-maker-wp-plugin-1-2-8-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cveCVE reference, Patchstack · vdb-entry
- https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/popup-maker-wp/wordpress-popup-maker-wp-plugin-1-2-8-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.