Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2024-50548 is a DOM-based cross-site scripting issue in the WordPress Awesome Progress Bar plugin. A logged-in attacker could potentially cause script execution when another user interacts with crafted content or pages. The business risk is moderate and mainly affects sites using this plugin through version 1.0.13.
Executive priority
Treat as a scheduled but prompt WordPress hygiene item. Prioritize public-facing sites, sites with many content contributors, and environments handling sensitive user sessions. There is no supplied evidence of active exploitation, but XSS can support account abuse and data exposure.
Technical view
The CVE describes improper input neutralization during web page generation, classified as CWE-79. Scope is changed, with network access, low attack complexity, low privileges required, and user interaction required. CVSS 3.1 score is 6.5. Public data identifies Awesome Progress Bar package `awesome-progess-bar` as affected through version 1.0.13.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites with the Awesome Progress Bar plugin installed, especially versions up to 1.0.13. The source bundle does not identify broader platform exposure or affected forks.
Exploitation context
The CVE and Patchstack entry describe DOM-based XSS. The CVSS vector requires low privileges and user interaction. CISA KEV status is false in the supplied data, and no cited source here confirms active exploitation.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE record and Patchstack reference. The source bundle does not provide exploit details, a fixed version, or vendor advisory text. Note the package spelling `awesome-progess-bar` and the version inconsistency in provided affected metadata versus the description.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Awesome Progress Bar plugin.
- Identify installed plugin versions and compare against affected versions through 1.0.13.
- Check Patchstack and the plugin vendor for current remediation guidance.
- Disable or remove the plugin if it is unused or cannot be remediated.
- Apply an available vendor update if one is published and tested.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether `awesome-progess-bar` is installed on each WordPress instance.
- Record the plugin version from WordPress administration or asset inventory.
- Review user roles able to create or modify plugin-related content.
- Check web logs for unusual authenticated activity around affected pages.
- Retest after remediation using approved non-destructive security validation.
Public sources used
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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: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
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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.