Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-24632 is a DOM-based cross-site scripting issue in the WordPress Delay Redirects plugin up to version 1.0.0. A successful attack could let malicious script run in a user’s browser, with limited confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. The CVE is not listed as known exploited in the provided data.
Executive priority
Treat as a standard vulnerability-management item, not an emergency, unless the plugin is widely deployed or used on sensitive WordPress sites. Prioritize discovery and remediation planning because XSS can affect user trust and administrative workflows.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-79 improper neutralization during web page generation in jagdish1o1 Delay Redirects. CVSS 3.1 is 5.9, vector AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L. The vulnerability requires high privileges and user interaction, but changes scope, consistent with XSS browser-side impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites using the Delay Redirects plugin at version 1.0.0 or earlier. Sites not running this plugin are not indicated as affected by the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The provided sources do not report active exploitation, and KEV status is false. Exploitation requires an authenticated high-privilege actor and user interaction, reducing broad internet-scale risk but still relevant for multi-user WordPress administration environments.
Researcher notes
Public details are sparse in the provided bundle. No exploit code, payload details, or fixed version are cited. The CVSS vector indicates high privileges and user interaction, so validation should focus on asset presence, version exposure, and vendor remediation updates.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Delay Redirects plugin.
- Check vendor, WordPress plugin, and Patchstack guidance for an available fixed version.
- If no business need exists, deactivate and remove the plugin.
- Restrict WordPress administrative access to trusted users only.
- Monitor for unusual WordPress admin activity or unexpected script behavior.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Delay Redirects is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record installed plugin versions and flag versions 1.0.0 or earlier.
- Review the CVE and Patchstack entry for updated remediation details.
- Verify administrative accounts are limited to authorized personnel.
- Reassess after any vendor update or plugin removal.
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.