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CVE-2024-30201: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Xylus Themes WordPress Importer

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VulnerabilityCVE-2024-30201cvecve-2024-30201cwe-79
Published: Wed Mar 27 2024 (03/27/2024, 06:13:32 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Xylus Themes
Product: WordPress Importer

Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Xylus Themes WordPress Importer allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects WordPress Importer: from n/a through 1.0.4.

CVSS v3.1

Score 7.1high

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
Low
Availability
Low
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

Affected software

Affected versions
<=1.0.4

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 04/29/2026, 02:25:23 UTC

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-30201 is a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79) in the Xylus Themes WordPress Importer plugin versions up to 1.0.4. The issue stems from improper input neutralization during web page generation, enabling attackers to inject and execute arbitrary scripts in users' browsers. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.1, indicating high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a low level. No official patch or remediation level has been provided by the vendor or authoritative sources.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of a user's browser when interacting with the vulnerable WordPress Importer plugin. This may lead to limited disclosure of information, modification of data, or disruption of service. However, the impact is constrained by the need for user interaction and the reflected nature of the XSS. 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 an official fix is released, users should consider disabling or removing the vulnerable WordPress Importer plugin if feasible. Additionally, applying web application firewall (WAF) rules that detect and block reflected XSS payloads may provide temporary mitigation. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Patchstack
Date Reserved
2024-03-25T11:51:29.720Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 69f164e8cbff5d861048de84

Added to database: 4/29/2026, 1:54:48 AM

Last enriched: 4/29/2026, 2:25:23 AM

Last updated: 6/13/2026, 10:27:56 AM

Views: 33

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