CVE-2024-5531: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in oceanwp Ocean Extra
The Ocean Extra plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the Flickr widget in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.8 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-5531 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Ocean Extra plugin for WordPress, specifically affecting the Flickr widget. The vulnerability is due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation (CWE-79), allowing authenticated users with contributor-level access or higher to inject arbitrary web scripts. These scripts execute whenever a user accesses the injected page, potentially leading to information disclosure or session hijacking. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 2.2.8. The CVSS 3.1 score is 6.4 (medium severity), with an attack vector over the network, low complexity, requiring privileges, and no user interaction. No patch or official fix information is currently provided.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows authenticated contributors or higher to inject and execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the affected site, potentially leading to information disclosure or user session compromise. The impact is limited by the requirement for authenticated access with contributor or higher privileges. There is no indication of denial of service or system-level compromise.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling the Flickr widget if feasible. Monitor official Ocean Extra plugin channels for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
CVE-2024-5531: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in oceanwp Ocean Extra
Description
The Ocean Extra plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the Flickr widget in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.8 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-5531 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Ocean Extra plugin for WordPress, specifically affecting the Flickr widget. The vulnerability is due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation (CWE-79), allowing authenticated users with contributor-level access or higher to inject arbitrary web scripts. These scripts execute whenever a user accesses the injected page, potentially leading to information disclosure or session hijacking. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 2.2.8. The CVSS 3.1 score is 6.4 (medium severity), with an attack vector over the network, low complexity, requiring privileges, and no user interaction. No patch or official fix information is currently provided.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows authenticated contributors or higher to inject and execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the affected site, potentially leading to information disclosure or user session compromise. The impact is limited by the requirement for authenticated access with contributor or higher privileges. There is no indication of denial of service or system-level compromise.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling the Flickr widget if feasible. Monitor official Ocean Extra plugin channels for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-05-30T13:23:30.715Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6beab7ef31ef0b55c1a9
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:38:50 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 7:57:20 AM
Last updated: 4/11/2026, 9:27:36 PM
Views: 12
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