Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2024-51698 is a reflected cross-site scripting flaw in the WordPress Master Bar plugin by Luis Rock, affecting versions through 1.0. An attacker could trick a user into opening a crafted link and run script in that user’s browser session. This can expose data or alter page content, depending on the victim’s privileges.
Executive priority
Treat as high priority for WordPress environments using this plugin, especially public-facing sites. It is not confirmed as actively exploited, but the low attack complexity and no-authentication requirement justify prompt inventory and remediation decisions.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-79: improper neutralization of input during web page generation. 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. Sources identify Master Bar plugin versions up to and including 1.0 as affected.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites with the Master Bar plugin installed at version 1.0 or earlier. The source data does not identify other products, platforms, or branches as affected.
Exploitation context
No CISA KEV listing is present, and the provided sources do not state active exploitation. Exploitation requires user interaction, typically convincing a target to visit a maliciously crafted URL or page.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE record and Patchstack database reference. The CVE data states affected versions through <= 1.0, while one structured affected entry lists version “0,” so validate against the plugin record and Patchstack before making assumptions.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Master Bar plugin.
- If installed, determine whether the version is 1.0 or earlier.
- Check Patchstack and vendor guidance for an update or remediation.
- Consider disabling the plugin if no safe version or fix is available.
- Prioritize sites with administrative users or sensitive workflows.
Validation and detection
- Confirm plugin presence and version in WordPress administration or asset inventory.
- Review web logs for suspicious requests targeting Master Bar parameters.
- Verify whether Patchstack lists a patched version or recommended workaround.
- Test remediation in staging before production changes.
- Document any remaining instances and compensating controls.
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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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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SSVC decision data
CVSS vector scores
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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
Vulnerability timeline
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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/master-bar/vulnerability/wordpress-master-bar-plugin-1-0-reflected-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cveCVE reference, Patchstack · vdb-entry
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
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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.