CVE-2024-45456: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in JoomUnited WP Meta SEO
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in JoomUnited WP Meta SEO wp-meta-seo allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WP Meta SEO: from n/a through <= 4.5.13.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in JoomUnited WP Meta SEO plugin (versions <= 4.5.13) involves improper input neutralization leading to stored cross-site scripting (XSS). An attacker can inject malicious scripts that persist in the plugin's data and execute when viewed by users with certain privileges. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, requiring privileges and user interaction, with a scope change and partial impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of affected users, potentially leading to unauthorized actions, data disclosure, or disruption of service. The impact affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability to a limited extent as per the CVSS vector. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should exercise caution with plugin usage and consider limiting privileges of users who can interact with the plugin's input fields. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
CVE-2024-45456: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in JoomUnited WP Meta SEO
Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in JoomUnited WP Meta SEO wp-meta-seo allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WP Meta SEO: from n/a through <= 4.5.13.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in JoomUnited WP Meta SEO plugin (versions <= 4.5.13) involves improper input neutralization leading to stored cross-site scripting (XSS). An attacker can inject malicious scripts that persist in the plugin's data and execute when viewed by users with certain privileges. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, requiring privileges and user interaction, with a scope change and partial impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of affected users, potentially leading to unauthorized actions, data disclosure, or disruption of service. The impact affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability to a limited extent as per the CVSS vector. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should exercise caution with plugin usage and consider limiting privileges of users who can interact with the plugin's input fields. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2024-08-29T08:31:29.721Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69cd7489e6bfc5ba1def7df9
Added to database: 4/1/2026, 7:39:53 PM
Last enriched: 5/1/2026, 4:26:20 AM
Last updated: 5/21/2026, 7:14:31 PM
Views: 36
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