CVE-2024-37199: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') in Kriesi.at Enfold
CVE-2024-37199 is a high-severity reflected Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Kriesi. at Enfold WordPress theme affecting versions up to 5. 6. 9. The issue arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, allowing an attacker to inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of a victim's browser. This vulnerability can lead to partial confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. 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-2024-37199) in the Enfold theme by Kriesi.at is a reflected Cross-site Scripting (CWE-79) flaw caused by improper input neutralization during web page generation. It affects Enfold versions through 5.6.9 and allows attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute in users' browsers when they visit crafted URLs. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.1, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, scope changed, and low impacts to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser, potentially leading to information disclosure, session hijacking, or other client-side impacts. The CVSS vector indicates partial impacts to confidentiality, integrity, and availability. 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 applying temporary mitigations such as disabling or restricting the vulnerable functionality if possible, or using web application firewalls to detect and block reflected XSS attempts. Monitor vendor communications for updates.
CVE-2024-37199: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') in Kriesi.at Enfold
Description
CVE-2024-37199 is a high-severity reflected Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Kriesi. at Enfold WordPress theme affecting versions up to 5. 6. 9. The issue arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, allowing an attacker to inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of a victim's browser. This vulnerability can lead to partial confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. 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-2024-37199) in the Enfold theme by Kriesi.at is a reflected Cross-site Scripting (CWE-79) flaw caused by improper input neutralization during web page generation. It affects Enfold versions through 5.6.9 and allows attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute in users' browsers when they visit crafted URLs. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.1, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, scope changed, and low impacts to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser, potentially leading to information disclosure, session hijacking, or other client-side impacts. The CVSS vector indicates partial impacts to confidentiality, integrity, and availability. 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 applying temporary mitigations such as disabling or restricting the vulnerable functionality if possible, or using web application firewalls to detect and block reflected XSS attempts. Monitor vendor communications for updates.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2024-06-04T16:45:43.450Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69f16589cbff5d86104af98d
Added to database: 4/29/2026, 1:57:29 AM
Last enriched: 4/29/2026, 5:21:27 AM
Last updated: 4/29/2026, 6:29:01 AM
Views: 1
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