CVE-2024-37918: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in WPCone ConeBlog – WordPress Blog Widgets
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in WPCone ConeBlog – WordPress Blog Widgets coneblog-widgets.This issue affects ConeBlog – WordPress Blog Widgets: from n/a through <= 1.4.8.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in ConeBlog – WordPress Blog Widgets (versions <= 1.4.8) involves improper neutralization of input during web page generation, leading to a cross-site scripting (XSS) issue. The flaw allows an attacker with low privileges and requiring user interaction to potentially execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected site. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, user interaction needed, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a low level.
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 availability. The impact is rated as medium severity with limited scope due to the requirement for user interaction and low privileges.
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 limiting the use of the affected plugin or applying any recommended temporary mitigations from the vendor. Monitor official WPCone channels for updates regarding patches or workarounds.
CVE-2024-37918: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in WPCone ConeBlog – WordPress Blog Widgets
Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in WPCone ConeBlog – WordPress Blog Widgets coneblog-widgets.This issue affects ConeBlog – WordPress Blog Widgets: from n/a through <= 1.4.8.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in ConeBlog – WordPress Blog Widgets (versions <= 1.4.8) involves improper neutralization of input during web page generation, leading to a cross-site scripting (XSS) issue. The flaw allows an attacker with low privileges and requiring user interaction to potentially execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected site. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, user interaction needed, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a low level.
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 availability. The impact is rated as medium severity with limited scope due to the requirement for user interaction and low privileges.
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 limiting the use of the affected plugin or applying any recommended temporary mitigations from the vendor. Monitor official WPCone channels for updates regarding patches or workarounds.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2024-06-10T21:13:51.397Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69cd745fe6bfc5ba1def6f5f
Added to database: 4/1/2026, 7:39:11 PM
Last enriched: 5/1/2026, 3:59:49 AM
Last updated: 5/21/2026, 11:55:50 AM
Views: 32
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