CVE-2024-4942: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in dextorlobo Custom Dash
The Custom Dash plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via admin settings in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.2 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level permissions and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. This only affects multi-site installations and installations where unfiltered_html has been disabled.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-4942 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79) in the Custom Dash plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to and including 1.0.2. The flaw is due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation, specifically in the admin settings interface. Authenticated attackers with administrator privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of users visiting the affected pages. This vulnerability only impacts multi-site WordPress setups or installations where the unfiltered_html capability is disabled, limiting its scope. No official patch or fix information is provided in the available data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated administrator-level user to inject and execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of other users accessing the affected pages. This can lead to information disclosure or session hijacking within the affected WordPress multi-site environment. The impact is limited by the requirement for high privileges (administrator) and specific WordPress configurations (multi-site or unfiltered_html disabled). There is no indication of 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, restrict administrator access to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the Custom Dash plugin in multi-site environments or where unfiltered_html is disabled. Monitor vendor channels for updates or patches addressing this vulnerability.
CVE-2024-4942: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in dextorlobo Custom Dash
Description
The Custom Dash plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via admin settings in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.2 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level permissions and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. This only affects multi-site installations and installations where unfiltered_html has been disabled.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-4942 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79) in the Custom Dash plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to and including 1.0.2. The flaw is due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation, specifically in the admin settings interface. Authenticated attackers with administrator privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of users visiting the affected pages. This vulnerability only impacts multi-site WordPress setups or installations where the unfiltered_html capability is disabled, limiting its scope. No official patch or fix information is provided in the available data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated administrator-level user to inject and execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of other users accessing the affected pages. This can lead to information disclosure or session hijacking within the affected WordPress multi-site environment. The impact is limited by the requirement for high privileges (administrator) and specific WordPress configurations (multi-site or unfiltered_html disabled). There is no indication of 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, restrict administrator access to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the Custom Dash plugin in multi-site environments or where unfiltered_html is disabled. Monitor vendor channels for updates or patches addressing this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-05-15T13:59:26.208Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6b98b7ef31ef0b5570ba
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:37:28 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 8:09:12 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 12:21:24 PM
Views: 14
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