CVE-2024-29765: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Alireza Sedghi Aparat for WordPress
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Alireza Sedghi Aparat for WordPress allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Aparat for WordPress: from n/a through 2.2.0.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2024-29765) involves improper neutralization of input in the Aparat for WordPress plugin, leading to stored cross-site scripting (CWE-79). It affects versions through 2.2.0. The issue allows an attacker with low privileges and requiring user interaction to execute scripts in a context that can impact confidentiality, integrity, and availability to a limited extent. The CVSS vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, privileges required, user interaction required, and a scope change. No patch or official fix has been published yet.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected WordPress site, potentially leading to information disclosure, modification of site content, or disruption of service. The impact is rated medium based on the CVSS 3.1 score of 6.5. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, administrators should consider restricting user input where possible and monitor for suspicious activity related to this plugin. Avoid granting unnecessary privileges to users who can submit content processed by the plugin.
CVE-2024-29765: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Alireza Sedghi Aparat for WordPress
Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Alireza Sedghi Aparat for WordPress allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Aparat for WordPress: from n/a through 2.2.0.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2024-29765) involves improper neutralization of input in the Aparat for WordPress plugin, leading to stored cross-site scripting (CWE-79). It affects versions through 2.2.0. The issue allows an attacker with low privileges and requiring user interaction to execute scripts in a context that can impact confidentiality, integrity, and availability to a limited extent. The CVSS vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, privileges required, user interaction required, and a scope change. No patch or official fix has been published yet.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected WordPress site, potentially leading to information disclosure, modification of site content, or disruption of service. The impact is rated medium based on the CVSS 3.1 score of 6.5. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, administrators should consider restricting user input where possible and monitor for suspicious activity related to this plugin. Avoid granting unnecessary privileges to users who can submit content processed by the plugin.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2024-03-19T15:10:34.760Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69f164cbcbff5d8610480fe1
Added to database: 4/29/2026, 1:54:19 AM
Last enriched: 4/29/2026, 11:23:46 AM
Last updated: 6/13/2026, 12:04:58 PM
Views: 29
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