CVE-2024-43255: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in zookatron MyBookTable Bookstore
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in zookatron MyBookTable Bookstore mybooktable.This issue affects MyBookTable Bookstore: from n/a through <= 3.3.9.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-43255 describes a cross-site scripting vulnerability in the MyBookTable Bookstore plugin by zookatron, affecting versions up to 3.3.9. The issue is due to improper input neutralization during web page generation, which can allow attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of users' browsers. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.1, reflecting network exploitability, low complexity, no required privileges, user interaction needed, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or vendor advisory is currently provided, and the product is not a cloud service, so remediation depends on vendor updates.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of users visiting affected MyBookTable Bookstore pages. This can lead to partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of user data or sessions. The CVSS vector indicates that exploitation requires user interaction but no privileges or authentication. No known active exploits have been reported to date.
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 limiting exposure by restricting access to affected plugin functionality or applying web application firewall rules to detect and block suspicious input patterns related to XSS. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
CVE-2024-43255: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in zookatron MyBookTable Bookstore
Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in zookatron MyBookTable Bookstore mybooktable.This issue affects MyBookTable Bookstore: from n/a through <= 3.3.9.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-43255 describes a cross-site scripting vulnerability in the MyBookTable Bookstore plugin by zookatron, affecting versions up to 3.3.9. The issue is due to improper input neutralization during web page generation, which can allow attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of users' browsers. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.1, reflecting network exploitability, low complexity, no required privileges, user interaction needed, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or vendor advisory is currently provided, and the product is not a cloud service, so remediation depends on vendor updates.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of users visiting affected MyBookTable Bookstore pages. This can lead to partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of user data or sessions. The CVSS vector indicates that exploitation requires user interaction but no privileges or authentication. No known active exploits have been reported to date.
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 limiting exposure by restricting access to affected plugin functionality or applying web application firewall rules to detect and block suspicious input patterns related to XSS. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2024-08-09T09:20:34.297Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69cd746de6bfc5ba1def7805
Added to database: 4/1/2026, 7:39:25 PM
Last enriched: 5/1/2026, 4:13:45 AM
Last updated: 5/20/2026, 3:55:40 AM
Views: 19
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