Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
A WordPress plugin used for Elementor image galleries has a stored cross-site scripting issue. A lower-privileged authenticated user may be able to save unsafe content that later runs in another user’s browser. The main business risk is account compromise or unauthorized site changes if an administrator views affected content.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate-priority website hygiene issue. Prioritize internet-facing WordPress sites where many non-admin users can edit content. It is not evidenced as actively exploited here, but stored XSS can become serious when administrators interact with malicious saved content.
Technical view
CVE-2024-53744 is CWE-79 stored XSS in SkyBootstrap Elementor Image Gallery Plugin, package skyboot-portfolio-gallery. The supplied CVSS 3.1 score is 6.5 with network attack vector, low complexity, low privileges required, user interaction required, and changed scope. Sources describe affected versions through 1.0.5, though the Patchstack URL title references 1.0.3.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites that have the SkyBootstrap Elementor Image Gallery Plugin, skyboot-portfolio-gallery, installed at an affected version. Sites without this plugin are not indicated as affected by the supplied sources.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as KEV in the supplied bundle, and no cited source here states active exploitation. The vulnerability requires an authenticated low-privilege role and another user interaction event, which lowers urgency but still matters for sites with many editors or contributors.
Researcher notes
The supplied data has version ambiguity: the CVE description says through 1.0.5, while the Patchstack URL title mentions 1.0.3. Validate against the canonical CVE record and Patchstack entry before closing exposure. No exploit details or confirmed patch version are provided in the bundle.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the skyboot-portfolio-gallery plugin.
- Check CVE, Patchstack, and vendor guidance for a fixed version.
- Update the plugin if a vendor-supported fixed release is available.
- Disable or remove the plugin if no fix exists and it is not required.
- Restrict gallery editing privileges to trusted users until resolved.
Validation and detection
- Confirm installed plugin slug and version across WordPress assets.
- Compare findings against the affected range described as through 1.0.5.
- Review roles allowed to create or edit gallery content.
- Check vendor and Patchstack pages for remediation status.
- Review recent gallery content changes for unexpected script-like content.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L2.33.7PatchstackVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.5MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
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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.