Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2024-54344 is a reflected cross-site scripting issue in the WordPress WP Quick Shop plugin through version 1.3.1. An attacker could cause script execution in a user's browser if that user interacts with malicious content. This can affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a limited level.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority WordPress plugin risk where the plugin is deployed. The urgency is lower than a confirmed exploited server-side flaw, but public sites with vulnerable versions should be addressed promptly.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-79 improper input neutralization during web page generation in Fahad Mahmood WP Quick Shop. CVSS 3.1 is 7.1 with network access, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and changed scope. Supplied sources do not name a fixed version.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites with WP Quick Shop installed at version 1.3.1 or older. Sites not using this plugin are not indicated as affected by the supplied sources.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited active exploitation. The CVSS vector requires user interaction, so risk depends on attackers convincing an authenticated administrator or visitor to interact with malicious content.
Researcher notes
Evidence identifies reflected XSS and the affected range through 1.3.1, but the supplied bundle lacks parameter details, proof of exploitation, and a fixed-version statement. Avoid assuming broader products or exploit activity without additional vendor evidence.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for WP Quick Shop and identify installed versions.
- Disable or remove WP Quick Shop if business use is not required.
- Check vendor and Patchstack guidance for a fixed release or official mitigation.
- Prioritize remediation on public WordPress sites and administrator-facing workflows.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether WP Quick Shop is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record plugin versions and flag version 1.3.1 or older.
- Review vendor and Patchstack advisories for updated fix information.
- Check web and security logs for suspicious reflected XSS indicators.
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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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/wp-quick-shop/vulnerability/wordpress-wp-quick-shop-plugin-1-3-1-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.