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CVE-2024-56021: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in ibnuyahya Category Post Shortcode

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VulnerabilityCVE-2024-56021cvecve-2024-56021
Published: Tue Dec 31 2024 (12/31/2024, 23:08:29 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: ibnuyahya
Product: Category Post Shortcode

Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in ibnuyahya Category Post Shortcode category-post-shortcode allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Category Post Shortcode: from n/a through <= 2.4.

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AILast updated: 05/01/2026, 06:55:22 UTC

Technical Analysis

The ibnuyahya Category Post Shortcode plugin versions up to 2.4 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 execute in the context of other users, potentially leading to information disclosure, integrity loss, or availability impact. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, user interaction needed, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a low level.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to stored cross-site scripting attacks, which may allow attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of other users. This can result in partial loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system or data. However, exploitation requires user interaction and low privileges, limiting the scope somewhat. There are no reports of active exploitation 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 consider restricting access to the vulnerable plugin or disabling it if possible. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Patchstack
Date Reserved
2024-12-14T19:42:35.791Z
Cvss Version
null
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 69cd75b8e6bfc5ba1df0708c

Added to database: 4/1/2026, 7:44:56 PM

Last enriched: 5/1/2026, 6:55:22 AM

Last updated: 5/21/2026, 6:35:47 PM

Views: 15

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