CVE-2024-38720: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') in spider-themes EazyDocs
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in EazyDocs eazydocs allows Stored XSS.This issue affects EazyDocs: from n/a through 2.5.0.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2024-38720) in spider-themes EazyDocs plugin is a stored cross-site scripting (CWE-79) issue caused by improper input neutralization during web page generation. It affects all versions through 2.5.0. The vulnerability allows an attacker with low privileges to inject malicious scripts that execute when other users view the affected content, potentially leading to partial confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, user interaction needed, and scope change.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected web application, potentially allowing attackers to steal sensitive information, manipulate content, or disrupt availability. The impact is rated as medium with partial loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
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 restricting input where possible and applying web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block XSS payloads. Monitor vendor communications for updates on patches or official mitigations.
CVE-2024-38720: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') in spider-themes EazyDocs
Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in EazyDocs eazydocs allows Stored XSS.This issue affects EazyDocs: from n/a through 2.5.0.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2024-38720) in spider-themes EazyDocs plugin is a stored cross-site scripting (CWE-79) issue caused by improper input neutralization during web page generation. It affects all versions through 2.5.0. The vulnerability allows an attacker with low privileges to inject malicious scripts that execute when other users view the affected content, potentially leading to partial confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, user interaction needed, and scope change.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected web application, potentially allowing attackers to steal sensitive information, manipulate content, or disrupt availability. The impact is rated as medium with partial loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
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 restricting input where possible and applying web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block XSS payloads. Monitor vendor communications for updates on patches or official mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2024-06-19T11:16:34.004Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69f165a9cbff5d86104b1466
Added to database: 4/29/2026, 1:58:01 AM
Last enriched: 4/29/2026, 4:38:26 AM
Last updated: 6/13/2026, 10:25:55 AM
Views: 32
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