Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2024-51779 affects the WordPress plugin “Don’t Break The Code.” A crafted link could cause malicious script to run in a user’s browser if they click it. This can expose or alter limited data in that user’s session. Public sources do not state active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat as a high-priority WordPress plugin issue where the plugin is present. Business urgency depends on deployment count and user sensitivity. Because exploitation requires a user click and active exploitation is not confirmed, prioritize rapid inventory and remediation over emergency response.
Technical view
The issue is reflected cross-site scripting caused by improper neutralization of input during web page generation, mapped to CWE-79. It affects Jason Coleman’s Don’t Break The Code WordPress plugin through <= .3.1. CVSS 3.1 is 7.1: network exploitable, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, changed scope, low CIA impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites that have the Don’t Break The Code plugin installed at affected versions through <= .3.1. Sites without this plugin are not affected based on the provided sources.
Exploitation context
An attacker would need to lure a user into interacting with a crafted request or link. The CVSS vector requires user interaction and no authentication. The CVE is not listed as CISA KEV in the provided bundle, and no cited source confirms active exploitation.
Researcher notes
The public record identifies reflected XSS but does not provide detailed affected endpoints, proof-of-concept details, or a named fixed version in the supplied data. Avoid assuming exploitation or remediation specifics beyond the cited CVE and Patchstack entry.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Don’t Break The Code plugin.
- Check vendor, WordPress plugin, or Patchstack guidance for a fixed version.
- Update the plugin if a fixed release is available.
- If no fix is available, consider disabling or removing the plugin.
- Prioritize sites with authenticated users, administrators, or sensitive workflows.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether the plugin is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record installed plugin versions and compare against <= .3.1.
- Review vendor or Patchstack pages for current remediation status.
- Check web logs for unusual requests targeting plugin-related pages.
- Verify compensating controls do not break required site functionality.
Public sources used
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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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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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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.