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CVE-2024-51577: WordPress bpmn.io plugin <= 1.0 - Stored Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in neville.lugton bpmn.io bpmnio allows Stored XSS.This issue affects bpmn.io: from n/a through <= 1.0.

MediumCVSS 6.5Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

CVE-2024-51577 is a stored cross-site scripting issue in the WordPress bpmn.io plugin, affecting versions through 1.0. An authenticated user could save malicious content that later runs in another user’s browser. Business risk is moderate, mainly impacting WordPress sites using this plugin and involving account compromise or content tampering scenarios.

Executive priority

Treat as a targeted WordPress hygiene issue, not an emergency unless the plugin is deployed on important public sites. Prioritize inventory, exposure confirmation, and removal or restriction where no vendor fix is available.

Technical view

The issue is CWE-79 improper neutralization during page generation in neville.lugton bpmn.io / bpmnio. CVSS 3.1 is 6.5: network exploitable, low complexity, low privileges required, user interaction required, scope changed, with low confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to WordPress installations with the bpmn.io / bpmnio plugin installed at version 1.0 or earlier. Sites not using this plugin are not affected based on the provided sources.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not indicate active exploitation, and the CVE is not listed as KEV. Exploitation requires a logged-in attacker and a victim interaction, such as viewing stored plugin-related content in WordPress.

Researcher notes

Evidence is limited to CVE and Patchstack-style vulnerability metadata. No public exploit status, fixed version, or detailed affected configuration is provided in the bundle. Avoid assuming broader WordPress impact beyond the named bpmn.io / bpmnio plugin through version 1.0.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory WordPress sites for the bpmn.io / bpmnio plugin.
  • If installed at version 1.0 or earlier, check vendor or Patchstack guidance.
  • Disable or remove the plugin if it is not business-critical.
  • Restrict plugin-related content editing to trusted users only.
  • Monitor WordPress administrator sessions and unexpected content changes.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm whether the bpmn.io / bpmnio plugin is installed.
  • Record the installed plugin version on each WordPress site.
  • Review user roles allowed to create or edit plugin content.
  • Check security advisories for a fixed version or vendor guidance.
  • Review logs for suspicious edits by low-privileged users.
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Confidence
high
Sources
3

Public sources used

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Potential ATT&CK relevance

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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-2024-51577Attack 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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ADP provider summaries

CISA-ADPCISA ADP Vulnrichment
other:ssvc

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
neville.lugtonbpmn.iobpmnio, 0unaffected
Weakness

CWE details

CWE-79

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