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Plain-English summary
CVE-2024-51627 is a stored cross-site scripting issue in the WordPress Audio Comparison Lite plugin. Sites running affected versions through 3.4 may store unsafe input that later executes in another user’s browser. This can support account misuse, content tampering, or limited data exposure, depending on who views the affected page.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate web application risk. Prioritize sites where untrusted or semi-trusted users can access WordPress plugin features, or where administrators may view user-supplied content. It is not listed as known exploited in the provided data.
Technical view
The vulnerability is CWE-79 improper neutralization during web page generation in kaedinger Audio Comparison Lite, package audio-comparison-lite. CVSS 3.1 is 6.5 with network access, low attack complexity, low privileges required, and user interaction required. Scope is changed with low confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites with Audio Comparison Lite installed at versions up to and including 3.4. The source bundle does not identify affected configuration details beyond the plugin and version range.
Exploitation context
The CVSS vector indicates an attacker needs low privileges and a victim interaction event. The issue is stored XSS, so malicious input could persist and execute when viewed. CISA KEV status is false in the provided data, and no cited source confirms active exploitation.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE record and Patchstack reference. The bundle names affected versions through 3.4, while the Patchstack URL title references 3.1. Do not assume exploit availability, fixed versions, or exact vulnerable parameters without vendor or Patchstack details.
Mitigation direction
- Check vendor or plugin repository guidance for a fixed version or official workaround.
- Update Audio Comparison Lite if a vendor-supported fixed release is available.
- Restrict plugin access to trusted users until remediation is confirmed.
- Review whether the plugin is still needed and disable it if not required.
Validation and detection
- Inventory WordPress sites for the audio-comparison-lite plugin.
- Identify installed Audio Comparison Lite versions and flag versions through 3.4.
- Review plugin pages or content for unexpected stored scripts.
- Confirm remediation against vendor or Patchstack guidance.
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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- 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.