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CVE-2024-51612: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in designerken Reftagger Shortcode

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Medium
VulnerabilityCVE-2024-51612cvecve-2024-51612
Published: Sat Nov 09 2024 (11/09/2024, 14:08:40 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: designerken
Product: Reftagger Shortcode

Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in designerken Reftagger Shortcode reftagger-shortcode allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Reftagger Shortcode: from n/a through <= 1.1.

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AILast updated: 05/12/2026, 04:38:37 UTC

Technical Analysis

The designerken Reftagger Shortcode plugin versions up to 1.1 contain a stored XSS vulnerability due to improper input neutralization during web page generation. This vulnerability allows an attacker with low privileges to inject malicious scripts that can execute in the context of users who view the affected content, potentially leading to partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, user interaction required, and scope change.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of users viewing the affected pages, potentially leading to information disclosure, modification of content, or disruption of service. The impact affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability to a limited extent as indicated by the CVSS score of 6.5.

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 restricting access to the affected plugin or disabling it if possible. Monitor for updates from the vendor or trusted security sources for an official patch or mitigation instructions.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Patchstack
Date Reserved
2024-10-30T15:04:39.367Z
Cvss Version
null
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 69cd750ae6bfc5ba1df02683

Added to database: 4/1/2026, 7:42:02 PM

Last enriched: 5/12/2026, 4:38:37 AM

Last updated: 5/20/2026, 9:56:04 PM

Views: 16

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