CVE-2024-56021: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in ibnuyahya Category Post Shortcode
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
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.
CVE-2024-56021: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in ibnuyahya 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.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
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.
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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