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CVE-2024-51718: WordPress Simple Modal plugin <= 0.3.3 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in arsdehnel Simple Modal simplemodal allows Cross-Site Scripting (XSS).This issue affects Simple Modal: from n/a through <= 0.3.3.

HighCVSS 7.1Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

CVE-2024-51718 affects the WordPress Simple Modal plugin through version 0.3.3. It is a reflected cross-site scripting issue, meaning a victim may need to click a crafted link for attacker-controlled script to run in their browser. The CVSS score is 7.1, rated high. No source provided confirms active exploitation.

Executive priority

Treat as a high-priority WordPress plugin exposure if Simple Modal is present, especially on public-facing sites or sites used by administrators. Business urgency is lower where the plugin is absent. Because no active exploitation is confirmed, prioritize inventory and remediation through normal high-severity patch processes.

Technical view

The CVE describes CWE-79 improper neutralization during web page generation in arsdehnel Simple Modal. Affected versions are listed as Simple Modal through 0.3.3. CVSS 3.1 vector is AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L, indicating network reachability, no authentication, required user interaction, and potential confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to WordPress sites with the Simple Modal plugin installed at version 0.3.3 or earlier. Sites not using this plugin are not affected based on the provided sources. The bundle does not identify affected themes, other plugins, or hosted services.

Exploitation context

The issue is reflected XSS, so exploitation generally depends on getting a user to open attacker-influenced content. The CVE is not listed as CISA KEV in the provided data, and no cited source confirms exploitation in the wild.

Researcher notes

Evidence is limited to the CVE record and Patchstack reference. The affected range is through 0.3.3, with CVSS 7.1 and CWE-79. The provided data does not name a fixed version, vulnerable parameter, proof of concept, or exploitation activity.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory WordPress sites for the Simple Modal plugin and version.
  • If installed, check vendor or Patchstack guidance for a fixed release.
  • Update the plugin if a trusted fixed version is available.
  • Disable or remove the plugin if it is unnecessary.
  • Prioritize controls that reduce phishing-driven link clicks for administrators.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm whether Simple Modal is installed on each WordPress site.
  • Record the installed plugin version and compare against 0.3.3.
  • Review vendor or Patchstack advisories for current remediation status.
  • Check web logs and security tools for suspicious XSS-related alerts.
  • Verify remediation by confirming the plugin is updated, disabled, or removed.
Prepared
Confidence
medium
Sources
3

Public sources used

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Potential ATT&CK relevance

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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
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

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
3Timeline events
1ADP providers
2Source links

SSVC decision data

CISA-ADPCISA Coordinator
Timestamp
Version
2.0.3
Exploitation: noneAutomatable: noTechnical Impact: partial

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
7.1CVSS 3.1HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L2.83.7Patchstack

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

7.1High
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2024-51718Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

Vulnerability timeline

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ADP provider summaries

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other:ssvc

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
arsdehnelSimple Modalsimplemodal, 0unaffected
Weakness

CWE details

CWE-79

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