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Plain-English summary
CVE-2024-51612 is a stored cross-site scripting issue in the WordPress Reftagger Shortcode plugin through version 1.1. An authenticated user could save malicious content that later runs in another user’s browser. This is a medium-risk issue, mainly affecting sites where untrusted users can create or edit content.
Executive priority
Treat as a routine but timely web application security fix. Prioritize public-facing WordPress sites and sites with multiple content contributors. The business risk is moderate unless untrusted users can publish content or administrators frequently view user-submitted pages.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-79 improper input neutralization during web page generation in designerken Reftagger Shortcode, package reftagger-shortcode, affecting versions through 1.1. CVSS 3.1 is 6.5: network exploitable, low complexity, low privileges required, user interaction required, changed scope, and low confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites with Reftagger Shortcode installed at version 1.1 or earlier. Risk increases if contributor, author, editor, or other low-privileged accounts can submit content rendered by the plugin.
Exploitation context
The supplied sources do not report active exploitation, and this CVE is not marked in KEV. Exploitation requires an authenticated user and a victim viewing affected content. Impact may include session abuse, content manipulation, or actions performed in the victim’s browser context.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE record and Patchstack entry. The source bundle names affected versions through 1.1 but does not provide exploit details or a confirmed fixed release. Avoid assuming exploitation or patch availability without checking current vendor or Patchstack data.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Reftagger Shortcode plugin.
- Identify installations running version 1.1 or earlier.
- Check vendor and Patchstack guidance for fixed versions or official remediation.
- Disable or remove the plugin if it is not business-critical.
- Restrict content-creation permissions to trusted users until remediated.
Validation and detection
- Confirm plugin name, slug, and version in WordPress administration or asset inventory.
- Review whether untrusted users can create posts, pages, or shortcode content.
- Check site content for unexpected scripts or suspicious embedded markup.
- Verify remediation after vendor guidance or plugin removal is applied.
- Monitor security advisories for any change in exploit status or fixes.
Public sources used
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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
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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
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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.