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Plain-English summary
CVE-2024-49677 affects the WordPress Bootstrap Buttons plugin through version 1.2. It is a reflected cross-site scripting issue, meaning an attacker could trick a user into opening a crafted link that runs script in the site context. This is most relevant to public WordPress sites using this older plugin.
Executive priority
Treat as a near-term web application remediation item for affected WordPress sites. It is not confirmed as actively exploited, but public sites using the vulnerable plugin should be updated, disabled, or removed promptly to reduce account and site integrity risk.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-79 improper neutralization during web page generation in David Cramer’s Bootstrap Buttons plugin. CVSS 3.1 is 7.1 with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, and user interaction required. Impact is rated low for confidentiality, integrity, and availability, with changed scope.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites where Bootstrap Buttons version 1.2 or earlier is installed. Sites not using this plugin are not affected based on provided sources. Public-facing sites have higher practical risk because users can be targeted externally.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. Exploitation requires user interaction, typically convincing a victim to open a malicious link or request. Successful abuse could run attacker-controlled script in the victim’s browser session.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to CVE and Patchstack-style vulnerability metadata. No patch version, exploit-in-the-wild claim, or detailed vulnerable parameter is provided in the supplied sources. Avoid assuming broader Bootstrap-related products are affected; the record identifies the WordPress plugin package bootstrap-buttons.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Bootstrap Buttons plugin.
- If version is 1.2 or earlier, check vendor or Patchstack guidance for a fixed release.
- If no supported fix is available, disable or remove the plugin.
- Limit administrative browsing from privileged WordPress sessions until remediated.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Bootstrap Buttons is installed on each WordPress instance.
- Record the installed plugin version and compare against affected versions through 1.2.
- Verify remediation by confirming the plugin is updated, disabled, or removed.
- Review web logs for unusual requests targeting plugin-related pages, without relying on this as proof of safety.
Public sources used
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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:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L2.83.7PatchstackVulnerability scoring details
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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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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.