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CVE-2024-49662: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Webgensis Simple Load More

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VulnerabilityCVE-2024-49662cvecve-2024-49662
Published: Tue Oct 29 2024 (10/29/2024, 11:42:46 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Webgensis
Product: Simple Load More

Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Webgensis Simple Load More simple-load-more allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Simple Load More: from n/a through <= 1.0.

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AILast updated: 05/01/2026, 04:57:38 UTC

Technical Analysis

The Webgensis Simple Load More plugin suffers from a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability due to improper input neutralization during web page generation. This flaw affects all versions up to 1.0 and allows attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute when a user interacts with the vulnerable functionality. 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. No patch or official remediation guidance is currently available.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser, potentially leading to theft of sensitive information, session hijacking, or other malicious actions impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of user data. The reflected nature requires user interaction to trigger the exploit. 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 released, users should consider disabling or limiting use of the affected plugin to reduce exposure. Implementing web application firewalls (WAFs) with XSS protections may provide temporary mitigation but do not replace the need for an official patch.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Patchstack
Date Reserved
2024-10-17T09:51:54.463Z
Cvss Version
null
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 69cd74e2e6bfc5ba1df01857

Added to database: 4/1/2026, 7:41:22 PM

Last enriched: 5/1/2026, 4:57:38 AM

Last updated: 5/21/2026, 9:27:40 PM

Views: 25

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