Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2024-51704 is a reflected cross-site scripting issue in the WordPress imPress plugin, package wp-js-impress, affecting versions through 0.1.4. An attacker could trick a user into opening a crafted link that runs unwanted script in the user’s browser. The source bundle does not show active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat as a high-priority WordPress plugin issue where the plugin is installed. Business risk is mainly session abuse, unauthorized actions, or content manipulation through browser-side script execution. Urgency is lower for sites without the plugin or where it is disabled.
Technical view
The vulnerability 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.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running the imPress plugin, wp-js-impress, at version 0.1.4 or earlier. Sites not using this plugin are not indicated as affected by the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The issue is remotely reachable but requires user interaction, typical of reflected XSS. A victim must be induced to visit attacker-controlled or crafted content. KEV is false in the provided bundle, and no cited source confirms exploitation in the wild.
Researcher notes
The public bundle is sparse and names no specific vulnerable parameter, exploit, or fixed release. Do not assume active exploitation. Further triage should focus on confirming plugin presence, version, active usage, and any newly published vendor or Patchstack remediation details.
Mitigation direction
- Identify whether wp-js-impress/imPress is installed on WordPress sites.
- If installed and not needed, disable or remove the plugin.
- If needed, check vendor, WordPress, or Patchstack guidance for an updated fixed version.
- Prioritize remediation for sites with administrator or authenticated user exposure.
Validation and detection
- Inventory WordPress plugins and record imPress/wp-js-impress versions.
- Flag any imPress version 0.1.4 or earlier for remediation review.
- Confirm whether the plugin is active, internet-facing, and used by privileged users.
- Review CVE and Patchstack entries for updated remediation details.
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/wp-js-impress/vulnerability/wordpress-impress-plugin-0-1-4-reflected-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cveCVE reference, Patchstack · vdb-entry
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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.