Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2024-49269 is a reflected XSS issue in the WordPress my flatonica theme through version 0.0.8. An attacker could trick a user into opening a crafted link and run script in that user's browser context. The source bundle does not show active exploitation or a confirmed fixed release.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority WordPress hygiene issue, especially for externally facing sites. It needs inventory and remediation planning, but the provided sources do not support emergency active-exploitation language.
Technical view
The issue is unauthenticated reflected cross-site scripting, mapped to CWE-79, with CVSS 3.1 score 7.1. The vector indicates network reachability, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, changed scope, and low confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites using the Mythemes my flatonica theme at version 0.0.8 or earlier. The bundle lists no CPEs and does not prove broader product exposure.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as KEV in the provided data. User interaction is required, so risk is highest where attackers can lure administrators, editors, or site users into visiting attacker-controlled links.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse: the bundle provides CVSS, CWE-79 classification, unauthenticated reflected XSS, affected theme name, and <=0.0.8 scope. It does not provide vulnerable parameter details, proof-of-concept information, exploit-in-the-wild evidence, or a named fixed version.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the my flatonica theme.
- Confirm whether any installation is version 0.0.8 or earlier.
- Check Patchstack, vendor, or WordPress theme guidance for a fixed version.
- Disable, remove, or replace the theme if no supported fix exists.
- Prioritize sites with administrator-facing or public user traffic.
Validation and detection
- Review theme name and version from WordPress administration or asset inventory.
- Confirm whether the affected theme is active or merely installed.
- Check security tooling for CVE-2024-49269 coverage.
- Review recent web logs for suspicious requests targeting theme parameters.
- Document any compensating controls protecting affected sites.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- 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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SSVC decision data
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
Vulnerability timeline
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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/theme/my-flatonica/vulnerability/wordpress-my-flatonica-theme-0-0-8-reflected-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cveCVE reference, Patchstack · vdb-entry
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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.