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CVE-2024-50556: WordPress WM Zoom plugin <= 1.0 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in WorldMarkerter WM Zoom wm-zoom allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects WM Zoom: from n/a through <= 1.0.

MediumCVSS 6.5Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

CVE-2024-50556 is a DOM-based cross-site scripting issue in the WordPress WM Zoom plugin through version 1.0. A user with some privileges and user interaction is required, so this is not a standalone server takeover finding, but it can still expose sessions or alter browser-visible content.

Executive priority

Treat this as a moderate-priority WordPress plugin risk. Prioritize internet-facing or customer-facing sites, especially where many users can authenticate. Remediation should fit normal vulnerability SLAs unless new evidence of exploitation appears.

Technical view

The issue is CWE-79 improper neutralization during web page generation in WorldMarkerter WM Zoom, package wm-zoom. CVSS 3.1 is 6.5 with AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L, indicating network reachability, low complexity, low privileges, user interaction, changed scope, and limited confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to WordPress sites that have the WM Zoom plugin installed at version 1.0 or earlier. The bundle does not identify affected CPEs or broader platform exposure beyond the plugin.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not report active exploitation, and KEV is false. The CVSS vector indicates exploitation requires a low-privileged actor and user interaction. No exploit steps or confirmed public weaponization details are provided in the supplied sources.

Researcher notes

Evidence is narrow. The bundle names DOM-based XSS in WM Zoom through 1.0, but does not provide patch version, exploit status, affected routes, or detailed reproduction data. Avoid assuming impact beyond the CVSS vector and plugin scope.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory WordPress sites for the WM Zoom wm-zoom plugin.
  • Disable or remove WM Zoom where it is not business-critical.
  • Check Patchstack and vendor guidance for a fixed release or official mitigation.
  • Apply an available vendor-approved update after testing.
  • Restrict unnecessary low-privilege WordPress accounts and plugin access.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm whether WM Zoom is installed on each WordPress property.
  • Record installed plugin versions and flag version 1.0 or earlier.
  • Review Patchstack and CVE records for updated remediation status.
  • Verify the plugin is updated, disabled, or removed in production.
  • Confirm no unneeded WordPress user accounts can access affected workflows.
Prepared
Confidence
medium
Sources
3

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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-2024-50556Attack 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
WorldMarkerterWM Zoomwm-zoom, 0unaffected
Weakness

CWE details

CWE-79

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