Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2024-51640 affects the WordPress MDR Webmaster Tools plugin through version 1.1. A malicious site could trick a logged-in WordPress user into making an unwanted change that stores script content. This can lead to stored cross-site scripting. No cited source confirms active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat as a priority WordPress plugin review item, not a confirmed emergency. If MDR Webmaster Tools is present on business-critical sites, reduce exposure quickly because stored XSS can affect site trust, admin sessions, and content integrity.
Technical view
The issue is a CSRF vulnerability in Matt Rude MDR Webmaster Tools, package mdr-webmaster-tools, allowing stored XSS. CVSS 3.1 is 7.1 with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, and user interaction required. Scope is changed with low confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running MDR Webmaster Tools version 1.1 or earlier. Organizations without this plugin are not affected based on the provided sources. Version and installation status should be verified directly in WordPress plugin inventory.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as KEV, and the provided sources do not state active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates user interaction is required. The risk is higher for sites where privileged users remain logged in while browsing untrusted content.
Researcher notes
Public detail is limited in the provided bundle. Patchstack is the named vulnerability database reference, and CVE data identifies CSRF leading to stored XSS. No public exploit, fixed version, or exploitation-in-the-wild evidence is provided here.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the MDR Webmaster Tools plugin.
- If installed, confirm whether the version is 1.1 or earlier.
- Check Patchstack and vendor guidance for any fixed release or official mitigation.
- Disable or remove the plugin if no supported patched version is available.
- Prioritize remediation on externally managed or high-value WordPress sites.
Validation and detection
- Review WordPress plugin inventories for mdr-webmaster-tools.
- Confirm installed plugin version against the affected range, through 1.1.
- Check administrative settings for unexpected stored script content.
- Review recent WordPress admin activity for suspicious setting changes.
- Verify remediation by confirming upgrade, removal, or disablement.
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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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 7.1 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L2.83.7PatchstackVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.1HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/mdr-webmaster-tools/vulnerability/wordpress-mdr-webmaster-tools-plugin-1-1-csrf-to-stored-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cveCVE reference, Patchstack · vdb-entry
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Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.