Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
A WordPress site using Smart Mockups version 1.2.0 or earlier may let a logged-in user store malicious script content that later runs in another visitor’s browser. This can expose session data or alter page behavior, but the sources do not show unauthenticated exploitation or active attacks.
Executive priority
Prioritize within normal vulnerability remediation cycles for affected WordPress properties. Escalate if the plugin is used on public, high-trust, or customer-facing sites with many privileged contributors.
Technical view
CVE-2024-50537 is a stored cross-site scripting flaw in the WordPress Smart Mockups plugin, attributed to improper output neutralization. The CVSS 3.1 score is 6.5 with network attack vector, low complexity, low privileges required, user interaction required, and changed scope.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress installations with Stefano Marra Smart Mockups smart-mockups installed at version 1.2.0 or earlier. The bundle does not identify affected themes, hosted services, or downstream products.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as KEV in the supplied bundle. No cited source states active exploitation, public exploit availability, or exploitation volume. Treat this as a credible stored XSS risk needing inventory and patch-status validation.
Researcher notes
Evidence supports stored XSS, CWE-79, and CVSS 6.5. The sources do not provide payload details, vulnerable parameters, proof of active exploitation, or a fixed version. Avoid assuming exploitability beyond a low-privileged authenticated attacker plus victim interaction.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Smart Mockups plugin and installed version.
- Check vendor or Patchstack guidance for a fixed release before upgrading.
- Disable or remove the plugin where it is not required.
- Restrict plugin access to trusted users until remediation is confirmed.
- Review WordPress users with content or plugin-management privileges.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Smart Mockups is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record plugin versions and flag any version 1.2.0 or earlier.
- Check whether vendor guidance names a patched version or workaround.
- Review site logs for suspicious activity around plugin-managed content.
- Verify remediation by confirming the plugin is updated, 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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ATT&CK lookup starting points
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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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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/smart-mockups/vulnerability/wordpress-smart-mockups-plugin-1-2-0-stored-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.