Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2024-56032 is a reflected cross-site scripting issue in the WordPress FV Descriptions plugin through version 1.4. An attacker would need a user to interact with a crafted request, but successful exploitation could affect that user’s browser session and site trust.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority WordPress plugin exposure review, especially for public sites. It is not confirmed as actively exploited in the provided sources, but affected sites should be identified and remediated promptly.
Technical view
The flaw is CWE-79 improper input neutralization during web page generation in FolioVision FV Descriptions. The CVSS 3.1 score is 7.1 with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and changed scope.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites using the FV Descriptions plugin at version 1.4 or earlier. The bundle does not identify other affected FolioVision products or platforms.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. The risk is still material because exploitation is unauthenticated, web reachable, and requires only user interaction.
Researcher notes
Evidence names reflected XSS in fv-descriptions through version 1.4, but the bundle does not include vulnerable parameter details, proof-of-concept data, or confirmed fixed version. Avoid assuming exploit maturity beyond CVSS and the Patchstack entry.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for FV Descriptions plugin installations.
- Check FolioVision, WordPress plugin, or Patchstack guidance for a fixed release.
- Update if a vendor-supported fixed version is available.
- Deactivate the plugin where it is not business-required.
- Prioritize admin-facing sites and high-traffic public WordPress properties.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether FV Descriptions is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record the installed plugin version and flag version 1.4 or earlier.
- Verify whether vendor guidance names a fixed version or workaround.
- Review web logs for unusual requests targeting FV Descriptions parameters.
- Retest only with approved, non-destructive XSS validation methods.
Public sources used
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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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- 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/fv-descriptions/vulnerability/wordpress-fv-descriptions-plugin-1-4-reflected-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cveCVE reference, Patchstack · vdb-entry
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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.