CVE-2024-33943: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in HappyKite Ultimate Under Construction
CVE-2024-33943 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the HappyKite Ultimate Under Construction plugin, affecting versions up to 1. 9. 3. The vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, allowing malicious scripts to be stored and executed in users' browsers. The CVSS score is 5. 9, 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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2024-33943) in HappyKite Ultimate Under Construction is a stored cross-site scripting (CWE-79) issue caused by improper input neutralization during web page generation. It affects all versions up to 1.9.3. The vulnerability allows an attacker with high privileges and user interaction to inject malicious scripts that can impact confidentiality, integrity, and availability to a limited extent. The CVSS vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, high privileges required, and user interaction needed, with a scope change.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker with high privileges to inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of other users' browsers, potentially leading to limited confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. However, exploitation requires user interaction and high privileges, reducing the overall risk. No known active exploits have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to high-privilege users and avoid exposing the vulnerable plugin publicly. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
CVE-2024-33943: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in HappyKite Ultimate Under Construction
Description
CVE-2024-33943 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the HappyKite Ultimate Under Construction plugin, affecting versions up to 1. 9. 3. The vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, allowing malicious scripts to be stored and executed in users' browsers. The CVSS score is 5. 9, 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.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2024-33943) in HappyKite Ultimate Under Construction is a stored cross-site scripting (CWE-79) issue caused by improper input neutralization during web page generation. It affects all versions up to 1.9.3. The vulnerability allows an attacker with high privileges and user interaction to inject malicious scripts that can impact confidentiality, integrity, and availability to a limited extent. The CVSS vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, high privileges required, and user interaction needed, with a scope change.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker with high privileges to inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of other users' browsers, potentially leading to limited confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. However, exploitation requires user interaction and high privileges, reducing the overall risk. No known active exploits have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to high-privilege users and avoid exposing the vulnerable plugin publicly. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2024-04-29T08:10:25.155Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69f16559cbff5d86104ad22d
Added to database: 4/29/2026, 1:56:41 AM
Last enriched: 4/29/2026, 3:06:21 AM
Last updated: 4/29/2026, 6:06:00 AM
Views: 2
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