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CVE-2024-24931: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in swadeshswain Before After Image Slider WP

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VulnerabilityCVE-2024-24931cvecve-2024-24931cwe-79
Published: Mon Feb 12 2024 (02/12/2024, 05:52:26 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: swadeshswain
Product: Before After Image Slider WP

Description

CVE-2024-24931 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Before After Image Slider WP plugin by swadeshswain, affecting versions up to 2. 2. The vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, allowing an attacker with low privileges and requiring user interaction to execute malicious scripts. The CVSS score is 6. 5, indicating a medium severity level. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.

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AILast updated: 04/29/2026, 02:10:56 UTC

Technical Analysis

The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-24931 is a stored cross-site scripting (CWE-79) issue in the Before After Image Slider WP plugin for WordPress by swadeshswain. It affects versions up to 2.2 and involves improper neutralization of input during web page generation, which can lead to the injection and execution of malicious scripts in the context of affected users. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a low level. No patch or official remediation level has been published by the vendor as of the data provided.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of users viewing the affected web pages, potentially leading to information disclosure, session hijacking, or other impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The attack requires user interaction and low privileges, limiting but not eliminating risk. There are no known active exploits reported.

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 or removing the affected plugin or restricting its use to trusted users only. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once released.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Patchstack
Date Reserved
2024-02-01T15:26:01.076Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 69f164b6cbff5d861047fcdd

Added to database: 4/29/2026, 1:53:58 AM

Last enriched: 4/29/2026, 2:10:56 AM

Last updated: 4/29/2026, 2:29:26 AM

Views: 1

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