CVE-2024-5965: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in wildweblab Mosaic
The Mosaic theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘link’ parameter within the theme's Button shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.7.1 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
CVE-2024-5965 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the wildweblab Mosaic WordPress theme affecting all versions up to 1.7.1. The issue is due to improper neutralization of input in the 'link' parameter of the Button shortcode, allowing authenticated users with Contributor-level privileges or higher to inject arbitrary web scripts. These scripts execute when any user accesses the compromised page, potentially leading to session hijacking or other script-based attacks. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 score of 6.4, reflecting a medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and no user interaction required.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Contributor-level or higher access can inject persistent malicious scripts into pages via the vulnerable 'link' parameter. These scripts execute in the context of users viewing the affected pages, potentially compromising user sessions or performing unauthorized actions. The impact is limited to confidentiality and integrity with no direct availability impact. 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, restrict Contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the vulnerable Button shortcode if feasible. Monitor official wildweblab or WordPress security channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
CVE-2024-5965: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in wildweblab Mosaic
Description
The Mosaic theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘link’ parameter within the theme's Button shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.7.1 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
CVE-2024-5965 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the wildweblab Mosaic WordPress theme affecting all versions up to 1.7.1. The issue is due to improper neutralization of input in the 'link' parameter of the Button shortcode, allowing authenticated users with Contributor-level privileges or higher to inject arbitrary web scripts. These scripts execute when any user accesses the compromised page, potentially leading to session hijacking or other script-based attacks. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 score of 6.4, reflecting a medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and no user interaction required.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Contributor-level or higher access can inject persistent malicious scripts into pages via the vulnerable 'link' parameter. These scripts execute in the context of users viewing the affected pages, potentially compromising user sessions or performing unauthorized actions. The impact is limited to confidentiality and integrity with no direct availability impact. 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, restrict Contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the vulnerable Button shortcode if feasible. Monitor official wildweblab or WordPress security channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-06-13T12:06:18.172Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6bf8b7ef31ef0b55d309
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:39:04 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 2:52:19 PM
Last updated: 4/11/2026, 3:32:58 PM
Views: 8
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