Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This is a stored cross-site scripting issue in the WordPress ID-SK Toolkit plugin through version 1.7.2. A lower-privileged user could save unsafe input that later runs in another user’s browser. Business impact is moderate: it can support account abuse, content tampering, or data exposure if a privileged user views the affected page.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate-priority WordPress plugin issue. It is not presented as actively exploited, but stored XSS can become serious if administrator sessions or trusted users are targeted. Prioritize internet-facing WordPress sites and environments with many content contributors.
Technical view
CVE-2024-50517 is CWE-79 in ID-SK Toolkit for WordPress. The CVSS 3.1 score is 6.5 with network access, low complexity, low privileges required, and user interaction required. Scope is changed, with low confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. The source bundle does not identify a fixed version or detailed vulnerable parameter.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites using ID-SK Toolkit versions through 1.7.2. Risk is higher where untrusted or low-privileged users can submit content or settings processed by the plugin. Sites without this plugin, or outside the affected version range, are not indicated as exposed by the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as CISA KEV in the provided bundle, and no cited source states active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates exploitation needs low privileges and a victim interaction event, consistent with stored XSS rather than unauthenticated remote takeover.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse. The bundle identifies stored XSS through version 1.7.2, CVSS 6.5, CWE-79, and a Patchstack reference, but does not provide a vulnerable field, patch version, exploit details, or workaround. Avoid assuming broader product impact without vendor confirmation.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the ID-SK Toolkit plugin and installed version.
- Check vendor and Patchstack guidance for a confirmed fixed release or workaround.
- Upgrade if a fixed version is available from trusted plugin sources.
- Disable or remove the plugin where exposure is unacceptable and no fix is available.
- Restrict plugin access to trusted users until remediation is confirmed.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether ID-SK Toolkit is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record plugin versions and flag installations through version 1.7.2.
- Review user roles allowed to submit content or settings handled by the plugin.
- Check logs for suspicious content changes by low-privileged accounts.
- Verify remediation by confirming the plugin is upgraded, disabled, or removed.
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
- 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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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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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/idsk-toolkit/vulnerability/wordpress-id-sk-toolkit-plugin-1-7-2-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.