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Plain-English summary
CVE-2024-51628 is a DOM-based cross-site scripting issue in the WordPress EzyOnlineBookings Online Booking System Widget plugin through version 1.3. A successful attack could run unwanted script in a user's browser, potentially affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a limited level.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate-priority web application risk. It is not listed as actively exploited in the supplied sources, but affected public WordPress sites should be remediated during the normal vulnerability cycle or faster for high-trust booking workflows.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-79 improper neutralization during web page generation in package ezyonlinebookings-online-booking-system. The CVSS 3.1 score 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 using EzyOnlineBookings Online Booking System Widget versions up to and including 1.3. The provided data does not identify other affected products or platforms.
Exploitation context
The supplied bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates exploitation requires some privileges and user interaction, reducing urgency compared with unauthenticated server-side compromise.
Researcher notes
Evidence is narrow: CVE metadata and Patchstack reference identify DOM-based XSS through version 1.3, but the bundle does not provide exploit details, proof of active attacks, or a named fixed version. Avoid expanding affected scope beyond the WordPress plugin.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the ezyonlinebookings-online-booking-system plugin.
- If version is 1.3 or older, consult Patchstack and vendor guidance for remediation.
- Disable or remove the plugin where business use is not required.
- Limit WordPress accounts with access to affected plugin functionality.
- Monitor vendor advisories for a confirmed fixed release or workaround.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether the plugin slug is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record installed plugin versions and flag 1.3 or older.
- Review affected pages using the booking widget for unexpected client-side script behavior.
- Check security advisories for updated fix status before closing remediation.
- Verify any remediation in staging before returning the widget to production.
Public sources used
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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.