CVE-2024-43156: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') in AddonMaster Post Grid Master
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in AddonMaster Post Grid Master allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Post Grid Master: from n/a through 3.4.10.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-43156 describes a reflected Cross-site Scripting (CWE-79) vulnerability in AddonMaster's Post Grid Master plugin for WordPress, affecting versions through 3.4.10. The issue is caused by improper neutralization of input during web page generation, enabling attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of the victim's browser. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.1 (High), with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official remediation level has been published yet.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows an attacker to perform reflected XSS attacks, potentially leading to theft of user credentials, session hijacking, or execution of arbitrary scripts in the victim's browser. The impact affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability to a limited extent as indicated by the CVSS vector. 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 a fix is available, users should consider applying temporary mitigations such as disabling the vulnerable plugin or restricting access to affected functionality. Monitor official AddonMaster communications for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
CVE-2024-43156: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') in AddonMaster Post Grid Master
Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in AddonMaster Post Grid Master allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Post Grid Master: from n/a through 3.4.10.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.1high
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-43156 describes a reflected Cross-site Scripting (CWE-79) vulnerability in AddonMaster's Post Grid Master plugin for WordPress, affecting versions through 3.4.10. The issue is caused by improper neutralization of input during web page generation, enabling attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of the victim's browser. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.1 (High), with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official remediation level has been published yet.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows an attacker to perform reflected XSS attacks, potentially leading to theft of user credentials, session hijacking, or execution of arbitrary scripts in the victim's browser. The impact affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability to a limited extent as indicated by the CVSS vector. 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 a fix is available, users should consider applying temporary mitigations such as disabling the vulnerable plugin or restricting access to affected functionality. Monitor official AddonMaster communications for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2024-08-07T09:19:37.566Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69f165c6cbff5d86104b3bc5
Added to database: 4/29/2026, 1:58:30 AM
Last enriched: 4/29/2026, 3:44:28 AM
Last updated: 6/13/2026, 12:05:17 PM
Views: 26
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