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CVE-2024-50470: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Themes4WP Themes4WP YouTube External Subtitles

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VulnerabilityCVE-2024-50470cvecve-2024-50470
Published: Mon Oct 28 2024 (10/28/2024, 12:46:35 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Themes4WP
Product: Themes4WP YouTube External Subtitles

Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Themes4WP Themes4WP YouTube External Subtitles themes4wp-youtube-external-subtitles allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects Themes4WP YouTube External Subtitles: from n/a through <= 1.0.

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AILast updated: 05/12/2026, 05:04:37 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability in Themes4WP YouTube External Subtitles plugin arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, leading to a DOM-based Cross-site Scripting (XSS) issue. The affected versions are from initial releases through 1.0. Exploitation requires network access, low complexity, privileges, and user interaction, and can result in partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 6.5, indicating medium severity. No vendor advisory or patch links are provided, and no known exploits have been observed.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected web application, potentially leading to limited disclosure of information, modification of data, or disruption of service. The impact is rated medium, reflecting limited but non-negligible consequences to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

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 restricting use of the affected plugin to mitigate risk. Monitor vendor channels for updates or patches addressing this vulnerability.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Patchstack
Date Reserved
2024-10-24T07:26:30.576Z
Cvss Version
null
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 69cd74f0e6bfc5ba1df01e74

Added to database: 4/1/2026, 7:41:36 PM

Last enriched: 5/12/2026, 5:04:37 AM

Last updated: 5/21/2026, 11:58:05 PM

Views: 12

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