CVE-2024-31097: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Stephan Spencer SEO Title Tag
CVE-2024-31097 is a high-severity reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Stephan Spencer SEO Title Tag plugin, affecting versions up to 3. 5. 9. This vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, allowing an attacker to inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of the victim's browser. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3. 1 score of 7. 1, indicating significant impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet by the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-31097 is a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability classified under CWE-79 in the Stephan Spencer SEO Title Tag plugin. The vulnerability allows improper neutralization of input during web page generation, enabling attackers to inject and execute arbitrary scripts via crafted input. It affects all versions up to 3.5.9. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack can be performed remotely over the network with low attack complexity, no privileges required, but user interaction is needed. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected systems. No patch or official remediation has been documented by the vendor as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser, potentially leading to data theft, session hijacking, or other malicious actions impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The reflected nature of the XSS requires user interaction to trigger the malicious payload. 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 an official fix is available, users should consider applying temporary mitigations such as input validation or disabling the affected plugin if feasible. Monitor vendor communications for updates on patches or official mitigations.
CVE-2024-31097: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Stephan Spencer SEO Title Tag
Description
CVE-2024-31097 is a high-severity reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Stephan Spencer SEO Title Tag plugin, affecting versions up to 3. 5. 9. This vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, allowing an attacker to inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of the victim's browser. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3. 1 score of 7. 1, indicating significant impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet by the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-31097 is a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability classified under CWE-79 in the Stephan Spencer SEO Title Tag plugin. The vulnerability allows improper neutralization of input during web page generation, enabling attackers to inject and execute arbitrary scripts via crafted input. It affects all versions up to 3.5.9. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack can be performed remotely over the network with low attack complexity, no privileges required, but user interaction is needed. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected systems. No patch or official remediation has been documented by the vendor as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser, potentially leading to data theft, session hijacking, or other malicious actions impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The reflected nature of the XSS requires user interaction to trigger the malicious payload. 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 an official fix is available, users should consider applying temporary mitigations such as input validation or disabling the affected plugin if feasible. Monitor vendor communications for updates on patches or official mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2024-03-28T06:57:47.007Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69f16506cbff5d86104a9440
Added to database: 4/29/2026, 1:55:18 AM
Last enriched: 4/29/2026, 2:33:44 AM
Last updated: 4/29/2026, 6:04:21 AM
Views: 3
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