Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2024-51583 is a stored cross-site scripting issue in the WordPress Kento Ads Rotator plugin through version 1.3. An authenticated user could store unsafe content that later runs in another user's browser when viewed. The business risk is site integrity, visitor trust, and possible admin-session exposure, not direct server takeover based on the provided evidence.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate-priority WordPress plugin risk. It should be addressed in routine vulnerability management, faster for public sites or sites with many content contributors. No active exploitation is evidenced in the provided sources.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-79 improper neutralization during web page generation in PluginsPoint Kento Ads Rotator. CVSS 3.1 is 6.5 with network attack vector, low complexity, low privileges required, user interaction required, and changed scope. The source bundle identifies affected versions through 1.3 and describes the impact as stored XSS.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites that have PluginsPoint Kento Ads Rotator installed at version 1.3 or earlier. Risk is higher where non-administrator accounts can create or edit plugin-managed ad content, or where privileged users frequently view those rendered pages.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates exploitation requires low privileges and user interaction. Stored XSS may affect users who later view attacker-controlled plugin content.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE record and Patchstack database reference. The bundle does not name a fixed version, patch commit, exploit proof, or detailed vulnerable parameter. Validate exposure by plugin presence, version, and role permissions rather than assuming all WordPress sites are affected.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for Kento Ads Rotator installations and versions.
- Check Patchstack, CVE, and vendor/plugin distribution pages for official remediation guidance.
- If no fixed maintained version is available, remove or disable the plugin where feasible.
- Restrict access to accounts that can create or edit plugin-managed ad content.
- Review affected sites for unexpected script content in ad entries.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether kento-ads-rotator is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record plugin version and flag any instance at version 1.3 or earlier.
- Identify which roles can modify plugin ad content.
- Review recent ad content changes for suspicious JavaScript or unexpected markup.
- Monitor affected pages and admin activity for signs of stored script abuse.
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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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
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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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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- CVE publishedCVE Program
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- CVE updatedCVE Program
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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/kento-ads-rotator/vulnerability/wordpress-kento-ads-rotator-plugin-1-3-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cveCVE reference, Patchstack · vdb-entry
Products and packages named in the record
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.