CVE-2024-52417: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in BoldThemes ReConstruction
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in BoldThemes ReConstruction reconstruction allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects ReConstruction: from n/a through <= 1.4.7.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability CVE-2024-52417 in BoldThemes ReConstruction (<= 1.4.7) is a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) issue caused by improper input neutralization during web page generation. This flaw allows attackers to inject malicious scripts that are reflected in the web response, potentially enabling execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser session. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.1, indicating a 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 malicious scripts in users' browsers, potentially resulting in theft of sensitive information, session hijacking, or other malicious actions impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected users' data. The reflected nature of the XSS requires user interaction to trigger the malicious payload. There are no reports of active exploitation 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 exercise caution with untrusted input and consider implementing web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block reflected XSS attempts. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply official patches once available.
CVE-2024-52417: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in BoldThemes ReConstruction
Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in BoldThemes ReConstruction reconstruction allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects ReConstruction: from n/a through <= 1.4.7.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2024-52417 in BoldThemes ReConstruction (<= 1.4.7) is a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) issue caused by improper input neutralization during web page generation. This flaw allows attackers to inject malicious scripts that are reflected in the web response, potentially enabling execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser session. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.1, indicating a 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 malicious scripts in users' browsers, potentially resulting in theft of sensitive information, session hijacking, or other malicious actions impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected users' data. The reflected nature of the XSS requires user interaction to trigger the malicious payload. There are no reports of active exploitation 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 exercise caution with untrusted input and consider implementing web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block reflected XSS attempts. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply official patches once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2024-11-11T06:39:22.334Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69cd7545e6bfc5ba1df03b6c
Added to database: 4/1/2026, 7:43:01 PM
Last enriched: 5/1/2026, 6:00:00 AM
Last updated: 5/21/2026, 6:34:34 PM
Views: 19
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