Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2024-51574 is a stored XSS issue in the WordPress Simple Goods plugin through version 0.1.3. A logged-in user could store unsafe content that later runs in another user’s browser. The rating is moderate because exploitation requires privileges and user interaction, but compromise could affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate-priority WordPress plugin risk. Prioritize sites with many content contributors, customer-facing commerce workflows, or administrator exposure. The absence of active exploitation evidence lowers urgency, but stored XSS can still support account compromise or business disruption.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-79 improper output neutralization in Simple Goods simple-goods. CVSS 3.1 is 6.5 with AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L. The available sources identify stored XSS, but do not provide vulnerable parameters, proof-of-concept details, or a confirmed fixed version.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites using the Simple Goods plugin at version 0.1.3 or earlier. Risk is higher where lower-privileged or semi-trusted users can submit content that administrators or customers later view.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show KEV listing or active exploitation evidence. Exploitation is described only as a stored XSS class issue requiring low privileges and victim interaction. Do not assume internet-wide exploitation from these sources alone.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to CVE metadata and the Patchstack database entry. The sources identify affected version range and vulnerability class, but do not name a fixed version or technical trigger. Validation should focus on asset inventory, role exposure, and vendor-confirmed remediation.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Simple Goods plugin and installed version.
- For versions <= 0.1.3, check vendor or Patchstack guidance for a safe release.
- If no safe release is available, disable or remove the plugin where operationally feasible.
- Limit plugin access to trusted administrators until remediation is confirmed.
- Review recent admin activity for suspicious browser-side behavior.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether simple-goods is installed on each WordPress instance.
- Record the installed plugin version and compare it to <= 0.1.3.
- Review user roles allowed to create or edit Simple Goods content.
- Check vendor and Patchstack entries for current remediation status.
- Verify remediation by confirming removal, disabling, or upgrade to a documented safe version.
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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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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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/simple-goods/vulnerability/wordpress-simple-goods-plugin-0-1-3-stored-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cveCVE reference, Patchstack · vdb-entry
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CWE details
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