Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2024-50536 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting issue in the WordPress GDReseller plugin through version 1.6. A successful attack could run unwanted script in a user’s browser, potentially affecting data viewed in WordPress. The sources do not show active exploitation or a named fixed version.
Executive priority
Treat this as a targeted WordPress plugin risk, not an emergency internet-wide event. Prioritize identifying whether GDReseller is present, then update, disable, or seek vendor guidance. Escalate if the plugin is exposed on high-value sites or used by many privileged users.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-79 improper neutralization during web page generation, described as DOM-based XSS in Tamer Ziady GDReseller. CVSS 3.1 is 6.5: network reachable, low complexity, low privileges required, user interaction required, changed scope, and low confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites with the GDReseller plugin installed at version 1.6 or earlier. The bundle does not identify affected configurations, roles, vulnerable parameters, or whether unauthenticated visitors can trigger the issue.
Exploitation context
Active exploitation is not supported by the supplied evidence. CISA KEV is false, and the provided sources do not claim public exploitation, exploit availability, or in-the-wild attacks.
Researcher notes
The source bundle confirms vulnerability class, affected range through 1.6, CVSS vector, and Patchstack reference. It does not provide vulnerable code paths, proof-of-concept details, a fixed release, or concrete mitigations. Avoid assuming broader GDReseller versions or exploitation status beyond the cited records.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the GDReseller plugin and record installed versions.
- Check vendor or Patchstack guidance for an update or supported mitigation.
- Remove or disable GDReseller where it is not required.
- Limit WordPress access to trusted users until vendor guidance is confirmed.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether gdreseller is installed on any WordPress instance.
- Verify whether installed versions are 1.6 or earlier.
- Review WordPress logs for suspicious authenticated activity involving GDReseller pages.
- Monitor CVE and Patchstack records for fixed-version or mitigation updates.
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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- 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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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/gdreseller/vulnerability/wordpress-gdreseller-plugin-1-6-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.