Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-24392 is a stored cross-site scripting issue in the WordPress HurryTimer plugin through version 2.14.2. It could let a highly privileged user store script content that runs when another user views an affected page. Business urgency is moderate because exploitation requires privileges and user interaction, but WordPress admin sessions can be sensitive.
Executive priority
Handle in the normal vulnerability remediation cycle, with faster action for public-facing WordPress sites or sites with many privileged users. Prioritize confirming whether the plugin is present and whether a fixed version exists.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-79 improper neutralization of input during web page generation in Nabil Lemsieh HurryTimer. CVSS 3.1 is 5.9 with AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L. The CVE record identifies affected versions as HurryTimer through <= 2.14.2. No fixed version is provided in the supplied sources.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites using the HurryTimer plugin at version 2.14.2 or earlier. Sites without this plugin are not affected based on the supplied sources.
Exploitation context
The CVSS vector indicates network reachability, low attack complexity, high privileges required, and user interaction required. The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or other evidence of active exploitation.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE and Patchstack database reference. The affected range is through 2.14.2, but the supplied data does not name a patched version, vulnerable parameter, or proof-of-concept. Avoid assuming exploitability beyond the CVSS conditions.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the HurryTimer plugin and version.
- Check vendor, WordPress plugin, or Patchstack guidance for a fixed release.
- Update if a vendor-supported fixed version is available.
- If no fix is available, consider disabling the plugin until guidance is published.
- Limit plugin management access to trusted administrators only.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether HurryTimer is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record the installed plugin version and compare against <= 2.14.2.
- Review vendor or Patchstack advisories for updated remediation status.
- Check WordPress audit logs for unexpected privileged plugin or campaign changes.
Public sources used
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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.9 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L1.73.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.9MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
Source materials
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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.