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CVE-2024-56288: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Fahad Mahmood WP Docs

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VulnerabilityCVE-2024-56288cvecve-2024-56288
Published: Tue Jan 07 2025 (01/07/2025, 10:49:16 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Fahad Mahmood
Product: WP Docs

Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Fahad Mahmood WP Docs wp-docs allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WP Docs: from n/a through <= 2.2.1.

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AILast updated: 05/01/2026, 07:11:04 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability in WP Docs (<= 2.2.1) involves improper input sanitization during web page generation, leading to stored cross-site scripting (XSS). An attacker with the ability to submit input that is stored by the plugin can inject malicious scripts that execute when viewed by users with privileges. The CVSS vector indicates the attack requires network access, low attack complexity, high privileges, user interaction, and results in a confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact, all limited in scope due to the required privileges and user interaction.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation can lead to execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of privileged users, potentially allowing information disclosure, modification of data, or disruption of availability within the affected application. The impact is limited by the requirement for high privileges and user interaction, reducing the likelihood of widespread exploitation.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the plugin's input interfaces to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the WP Docs plugin if it is not essential. Monitor vendor channels for updates or patches addressing this vulnerability.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Patchstack
Date Reserved
2024-12-18T19:04:54.438Z
Cvss Version
null
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 69cd75cfe6bfc5ba1df07d51

Added to database: 4/1/2026, 7:45:19 PM

Last enriched: 5/1/2026, 7:11:04 AM

Last updated: 5/20/2026, 9:56:55 PM

Views: 16

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