CVE-2024-13366: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in barteled Sandbox
The Sandbox plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the 'debug' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 0.4 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Sandbox WordPress plugin by barteled suffers from a reflected XSS vulnerability (CWE-79) via the 'debug' parameter in versions up to 0.4. Due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation, attackers can inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of a victim's browser when they click a crafted link. This vulnerability requires no privileges but does require user interaction. The CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N) reflects network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, scope changed, and low confidentiality and integrity impact with no availability impact.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser, potentially leading to theft of sensitive information, session hijacking, or other client-side attacks. The impact is limited to confidentiality and integrity with no direct impact on availability. The vulnerability requires user interaction and does not require authentication.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should consider disabling the plugin or restricting access to the vulnerable functionality. Additionally, educating users to avoid clicking suspicious links can reduce risk. Monitor the vendor's channels for updates regarding patches or official fixes.
CVE-2024-13366: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in barteled Sandbox
Description
The Sandbox plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the 'debug' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 0.4 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Sandbox WordPress plugin by barteled suffers from a reflected XSS vulnerability (CWE-79) via the 'debug' parameter in versions up to 0.4. Due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation, attackers can inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of a victim's browser when they click a crafted link. This vulnerability requires no privileges but does require user interaction. The CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N) reflects network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, scope changed, and low confidentiality and integrity impact with no availability impact.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser, potentially leading to theft of sensitive information, session hijacking, or other client-side attacks. The impact is limited to confidentiality and integrity with no direct impact on availability. The vulnerability requires user interaction and does not require authentication.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should consider disabling the plugin or restricting access to the vulnerable functionality. Additionally, educating users to avoid clicking suspicious links can reduce risk. Monitor the vendor's channels for updates regarding patches or official fixes.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-01-13T19:05:14.457Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6e51b7ef31ef0b59e2fd
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:49:05 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 1:01:21 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 5:05:11 AM
Views: 21
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