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CVE-2024-51592: WordPress Meta Store Elements plugin <= 1.0.9 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Mystical Themes Meta Store Elements meta-store-elements allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects Meta Store Elements: from n/a through <= 1.0.9.

MediumCVSS 6.5Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

CVE-2024-51592 is a DOM-based cross-site scripting issue in the WordPress Meta Store Elements plugin. If abused, it could let an attacker influence what a user sees or does in their browser. The source rates it medium, and exploitation requires a logged-in attacker and user interaction.

Executive priority

Treat this as a normal-priority WordPress remediation item, not an emergency, unless the plugin is widely deployed on high-value public sites. Prioritize inventory and update decisions because the source does not confirm active exploitation.

Technical view

The issue is CWE-79 improper neutralization during page generation in Mystical Themes Meta Store Elements through version 1.0.9. CVSS 3.1 is 6.5 with network attack vector, low complexity, low privileges required, user interaction required, and changed scope.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to WordPress sites with Meta Store Elements installed at versions through 1.0.9. The supplied affected metadata is sparse and has no CPE, so asset inventory should verify plugin name, slug, and installed version directly.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates exploitation is plausible remotely but needs some privileges and a user interaction path.

Researcher notes

Evidence supports DOM-based XSS in Meta Store Elements through 1.0.9 with CVSS 6.5. The bundle does not provide payload details, fixed-version data, or exploitation telemetry. Avoid assuming broader Mystical Themes product impact.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory WordPress sites for the meta-store-elements plugin.
  • Check vendor, WordPress, or Patchstack guidance for a fixed release.
  • Update the plugin if an official fixed version is available.
  • Disable or remove the plugin where it is not business-critical.
  • Restrict plugin administration to trusted users only.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm whether Meta Store Elements is installed on each WordPress site.
  • Record the installed plugin version and compare against <= 1.0.9.
  • Review whether exposed pages use plugin-generated DOM content.
  • Check Patchstack or vendor records for current remediation status.
  • Monitor for suspicious script-injection reports without attempting exploitation.
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-2024-51592Attack 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
Mystical ThemesMeta Store Elementsmeta-store-elements, 0unaffected
Weakness

CWE details

CWE-79

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