CVE-2024-12507: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in optio Optio Dentistry
The Optio Dentistry plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's 'optio-lightbox' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 2.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-12507 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Optio Dentistry WordPress plugin (up to version 2.1). It stems from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, specifically in the 'optio-lightbox' shortcode. Authenticated attackers with contributor-level privileges or higher can inject arbitrary JavaScript code that executes in the context of users visiting the compromised pages. This vulnerability can lead to limited confidentiality and integrity impacts by executing malicious scripts in users' browsers. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.4 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, required privileges, no user interaction, and partial impact on confidentiality and integrity. No patch or official remediation has been documented yet.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows authenticated users with contributor-level access or higher to inject persistent malicious scripts into pages via the 'optio-lightbox' shortcode. When other users access these pages, the injected scripts execute, potentially leading to theft of sensitive information or manipulation of page content. The impact affects confidentiality and integrity but does not affect availability. There are no known active exploits in the wild currently.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the Optio Dentistry plugin if feasible. Monitor for updates from the vendor regarding patches or official mitigations.
CVE-2024-12507: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in optio Optio Dentistry
Description
The Optio Dentistry plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's 'optio-lightbox' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 2.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-12507 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Optio Dentistry WordPress plugin (up to version 2.1). It stems from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, specifically in the 'optio-lightbox' shortcode. Authenticated attackers with contributor-level privileges or higher can inject arbitrary JavaScript code that executes in the context of users visiting the compromised pages. This vulnerability can lead to limited confidentiality and integrity impacts by executing malicious scripts in users' browsers. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.4 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, required privileges, no user interaction, and partial impact on confidentiality and integrity. No patch or official remediation has been documented yet.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows authenticated users with contributor-level access or higher to inject persistent malicious scripts into pages via the 'optio-lightbox' shortcode. When other users access these pages, the injected scripts execute, potentially leading to theft of sensitive information or manipulation of page content. The impact affects confidentiality and integrity but does not affect availability. There are no known active exploits in the wild currently.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the Optio Dentistry plugin if feasible. Monitor for updates from the vendor regarding patches or official mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-12-11T13:19:45.856Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6e3fb7ef31ef0b59b9d5
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:48:47 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 12:47:41 PM
Last updated: 4/11/2026, 8:43:38 PM
Views: 19
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