CVE-2024-5901: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in gpriday SiteOrigin Widgets Bundle
The SiteOrigin Widgets Bundle plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the Image Grid widget in all versions up to, and including, 1.62.2 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
The SiteOrigin Widgets Bundle plugin for WordPress contains a stored XSS vulnerability in its Image Grid widget due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation (CWE-79). Authenticated attackers with contributor or higher privileges can inject arbitrary JavaScript that executes in the context of other users viewing the injected page. This vulnerability affects all versions up to 1.62.2. No patch or official fix information is provided in the available data.
Potential Impact
An attacker with contributor-level access or higher can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of users who visit the compromised pages. This can lead to theft of user credentials, session hijacking, or other actions performed with the victim's privileges. The vulnerability does not affect availability but impacts confidentiality and integrity of user data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the Image Grid widget if possible. Monitor for updates from the vendor or plugin maintainers regarding patches or temporary mitigations.
CVE-2024-5901: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in gpriday SiteOrigin Widgets Bundle
Description
The SiteOrigin Widgets Bundle plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the Image Grid widget in all versions up to, and including, 1.62.2 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
The SiteOrigin Widgets Bundle plugin for WordPress contains a stored XSS vulnerability in its Image Grid widget due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation (CWE-79). Authenticated attackers with contributor or higher privileges can inject arbitrary JavaScript that executes in the context of other users viewing the injected page. This vulnerability affects all versions up to 1.62.2. No patch or official fix information is provided in the available data.
Potential Impact
An attacker with contributor-level access or higher can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of users who visit the compromised pages. This can lead to theft of user credentials, session hijacking, or other actions performed with the victim's privileges. The vulnerability does not affect availability but impacts confidentiality and integrity of user data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the Image Grid widget if possible. Monitor for updates from the vendor or plugin maintainers regarding patches or temporary mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-06-12T10:41:31.129Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6bf6b7ef31ef0b55d118
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:39:02 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 8:14:55 PM
Last updated: 4/11/2026, 10:15:24 PM
Views: 9
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