CVE-2024-54395: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in preblogging Increase Sociability
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in preblogging Increase Sociability increase-sociability allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Increase Sociability: from n/a through <= 1.3.0.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Increase Sociability plugin for preblogging suffers from a reflected XSS vulnerability due to improper input neutralization during web page generation. This vulnerability affects all versions up to 1.3.0. An attacker can craft malicious input that, when reflected in the web page without proper sanitization, executes arbitrary scripts in the victim's browser. The CVSS score is 7.1 (high), indicating network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or vendor advisory is currently available to confirm remediation status.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can 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 affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system or user data. The reflected nature requires user interaction to trigger the attack. No known exploits have been reported in the wild.
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. Avoid clicking on suspicious links that may trigger the vulnerability.
CVE-2024-54395: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in preblogging Increase Sociability
Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in preblogging Increase Sociability increase-sociability allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Increase Sociability: from n/a through <= 1.3.0.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Increase Sociability plugin for preblogging suffers from a reflected XSS vulnerability due to improper input neutralization during web page generation. This vulnerability affects all versions up to 1.3.0. An attacker can craft malicious input that, when reflected in the web page without proper sanitization, executes arbitrary scripts in the victim's browser. The CVSS score is 7.1 (high), indicating network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or vendor advisory is currently available to confirm remediation status.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can 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 affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system or user data. The reflected nature requires user interaction to trigger the attack. No known exploits have been reported in the wild.
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. Avoid clicking on suspicious links that may trigger the vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2024-12-02T12:06:03.419Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69cd759ee6bfc5ba1df06979
Added to database: 4/1/2026, 7:44:30 PM
Last enriched: 5/1/2026, 6:44:42 AM
Last updated: 5/21/2026, 11:56:13 AM
Views: 13
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