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CVE-2024-50520: WordPress Ancient World Linked Data plugin <= 0.2.1 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Peter J. Herrel Ancient World Linked Data ancient-world-linked-data-for-wordpress allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects Ancient World Linked Data: from n/a through <= 0.2.1.

MediumCVSS 6.5Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

A WordPress plugin used for Ancient World Linked Data can expose site visitors to cross-site scripting if vulnerable plugin pages process unsafe input. The business impact is moderate: an attacker needs some site access and a user interaction, but successful exploitation could affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a limited level.

Executive priority

Handle during the next normal vulnerability remediation cycle unless the plugin is internet-facing on a high-value WordPress site. Escalate if the site allows many low-privilege users or handles sensitive visitor sessions.

Technical view

CVE-2024-50520 is a DOM-based XSS flaw in ancient-world-linked-data-for-wordpress through version 0.2.1. The issue maps to CWE-79 and has CVSS 3.1 score 6.5 with network access, low attack complexity, low privileges required, and user interaction required.

Likely exposure

Exposure appears limited to WordPress sites running Ancient World Linked Data plugin version 0.2.1 or earlier. The bundle does not identify CPEs, a fixed version, or broad platform exposure beyond this plugin.

Exploitation context

The CVE is not listed as KEV in the supplied data. The source bundle does not provide evidence of active exploitation, public exploit availability, or weaponized campaigns. Treat exploitation status as unconfirmed.

Researcher notes

The supplied evidence identifies DOM-based XSS but does not include exploit details, a patched version, or vendor remediation text. Validation should focus on confirmed plugin presence, version, privilege model, and monitoring for suspicious browser-side behavior.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory WordPress sites for the Ancient World Linked Data plugin.
  • Disable or remove the plugin where it is not business-critical.
  • Check vendor and Patchstack guidance for a fixed release or official mitigation.
  • Upgrade only to a vendor-confirmed fixed version when available.
  • Limit plugin administration to trusted, necessary accounts.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm installed plugin versions are not 0.2.1 or earlier.
  • Review WordPress roles with access to plugin-managed content or settings.
  • Check security logs for suspicious activity around plugin-related pages.
  • Verify vendor advisories for any newly published remediation details.
Prepared
Confidence
medium
Sources
3

Public sources used

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Potential ATT&CK relevance

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cwe · medium confidence lookup

CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
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

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
3Timeline events
1ADP providers
2Source links

SSVC decision data

CISA-ADPCISA Coordinator
Timestamp
Version
2.0.3
Exploitation: noneAutomatable: noTechnical Impact: partial

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
6.5CVSS 3.1MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L2.33.7Patchstack

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

6.5Medium
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2024-50520Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

Vulnerability timeline

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  2. CVE publishedCVE Program

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  3. CVE updatedCVE Program

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ADP provider summaries

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other:ssvc

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
Peter J. HerrelAncient World Linked Dataancient-world-linked-data-for-wordpress, 0unaffected
Weakness

CWE details

CWE-79

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