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CVE-2024-49229: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in arifnezami Better Author Bio

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VulnerabilityCVE-2024-49229cvecve-2024-49229
Published: Thu Oct 17 2024 (10/17/2024, 17:51:01 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: arifnezami
Product: Better Author Bio

Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in arifnezami Better Author Bio better-author-bio allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Better Author Bio: from n/a through <= 2.7.10.11.

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AILast updated: 05/01/2026, 04:41:03 UTC

Technical Analysis

The Better Author Bio plugin (arifnezami) versions up to 2.7.10.11 suffer from a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability due to improper input neutralization during web page generation. This flaw allows attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute when a user interacts with crafted web content generated by the plugin. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.1, indicating high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected web application, potentially allowing attackers to steal user credentials, perform actions on behalf of users, or disrupt availability. The impact is rated as limited confidentiality, integrity, and availability loss. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.

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 disabling or removing the affected plugin version or applying any recommended temporary mitigations from the vendor. Monitor official channels for updates.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Patchstack
Date Reserved
2024-10-14T10:39:06.929Z
Cvss Version
null
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 69cd74aee6bfc5ba1def871c

Added to database: 4/1/2026, 7:40:30 PM

Last enriched: 5/1/2026, 4:41:03 AM

Last updated: 5/20/2026, 8:55:07 PM

Views: 26

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