Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-24617 is a stored cross-site scripting issue in the WordPress Easy Modal plugin through version 2.1.0. A user with some site privileges could store malicious script that runs when another user views affected content. Business risk is mainly account compromise, content tampering, and site trust damage.
Executive priority
Treat as a medium-priority WordPress plugin issue. It is not currently evidenced as exploited, but stored XSS can affect administrator sessions and site integrity. Prioritize internet-facing WordPress sites, high-traffic properties, and sites with many content contributors.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-79: improper input neutralization during page generation. CVSS 3.1 is 6.5, with network access, low attack complexity, low privileges required, user interaction required, and changed scope. The source identifies Daniel Iser Easy Modal, package easy-modal, affected through <= 2.1.0.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites with the Easy Modal plugin installed at version 2.1.0 or earlier. Sites without this plugin are not affected based on the provided sources. Confirm installed plugin name, slug, and version because the affected-version metadata is sparse.
Exploitation context
The sources do not state active exploitation, and the CVE is not listed as KEV in the provided bundle. Exploitation requires an authenticated or otherwise privileged actor and user interaction, typical of stored XSS viewed by an administrator or visitor.
Researcher notes
Public data identifies stored XSS but does not include detailed vulnerable parameters, proof-of-concept, or a named fixed version in the provided bundle. Avoid assuming exploit availability or patch status beyond the cited records.
Mitigation direction
- Identify all WordPress sites using the Easy Modal plugin.
- Check vendor or Patchstack guidance for a fixed version or official remediation.
- Update the plugin if a fixed release is available from trusted sources.
- Disable or remove the plugin if no fix is available and it is not essential.
- Limit plugin administration rights to trusted users only.
Validation and detection
- Inventory WordPress plugin slugs and versions across managed sites.
- Flag Easy Modal installations at version 2.1.0 or earlier.
- Review recent plugin changelogs or vendor notices for remediation status.
- Check web logs and admin activity for unusual content edits or script injection indicators.
- Verify the plugin is updated, disabled, or removed after remediation.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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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 vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L2.33.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability 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
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.