CVE-2024-5922: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in tislam100 Scylla lite
The Scylla lite theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘url’ parameter within the theme's Button shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.8.3 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. 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 Scylla lite WordPress theme (versions up to 1.8.3) contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79) due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping of the 'url' parameter in the Button shortcode. This allows authenticated users with Contributor or higher privileges to inject arbitrary JavaScript code that executes in the context of users viewing the compromised pages. The vulnerability is network exploitable with low attack complexity and no user interaction required beyond accessing the injected page. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.4, reflecting limited confidentiality and integrity impact but no availability impact.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Contributor-level or higher access can inject persistent malicious scripts via the 'url' parameter in the Button shortcode. These scripts execute in the browsers of users who visit the infected pages, potentially leading to session hijacking, unauthorized actions, or data theft limited to the scope of the injected script. The vulnerability does not impact availability and requires authenticated access, reducing the overall risk but still posing a significant threat to site integrity and user security.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict Contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or limiting use of the Button shortcode in the Scylla lite theme. Monitor for updates from the theme developer or WordPress security advisories to apply any forthcoming patches promptly.
CVE-2024-5922: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in tislam100 Scylla lite
Description
The Scylla lite theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘url’ parameter within the theme's Button shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.8.3 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. 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 Scylla lite WordPress theme (versions up to 1.8.3) contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79) due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping of the 'url' parameter in the Button shortcode. This allows authenticated users with Contributor or higher privileges to inject arbitrary JavaScript code that executes in the context of users viewing the compromised pages. The vulnerability is network exploitable with low attack complexity and no user interaction required beyond accessing the injected page. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.4, reflecting limited confidentiality and integrity impact but no availability impact.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Contributor-level or higher access can inject persistent malicious scripts via the 'url' parameter in the Button shortcode. These scripts execute in the browsers of users who visit the infected pages, potentially leading to session hijacking, unauthorized actions, or data theft limited to the scope of the injected script. The vulnerability does not impact availability and requires authenticated access, reducing the overall risk but still posing a significant threat to site integrity and user security.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict Contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or limiting use of the Button shortcode in the Scylla lite theme. Monitor for updates from the theme developer or WordPress security advisories to apply any forthcoming patches promptly.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-06-12T17:25:39.245Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6bf6b7ef31ef0b55d180
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:39:02 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 8:03:27 AM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 8:38:49 AM
Views: 8
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