CVE-2024-0381 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the WP Recipe Maker plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to and including 9.1.0. The issue arises from improper neutralization of input in the 'tag' attribute of the wprm-recipe-name, wprm-recipe-date, and wprm-recipe-counter shortcodes. Authenticated attackers with contributor-level permissions or higher can inject arbitrary web scripts that execute in the context of users viewing the injected pages, potentially leading to information disclosure or session hijacking. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.4 (medium severity), with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and no user interaction required.

An attacker with contributor-level or higher permissions can inject persistent malicious scripts into pages using vulnerable shortcodes. These scripts execute whenever any user accesses the compromised page, potentially allowing theft of user credentials, session tokens, or other sensitive information accessible via the browser. The impact is limited by the requirement for authenticated contributor-level access, and there is no indication of denial of service or direct system compromise.

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict contributor-level permissions to trusted users only and consider disabling or limiting use of the affected shortcodes ('wprm-recipe-name', 'wprm-recipe-date', 'wprm-recipe-counter') to reduce exposure. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.