CVE-2024-56288: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Fahad Mahmood WP Docs
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
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.
CVE-2024-56288: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Fahad Mahmood 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.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
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.
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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