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CVE-2024-6263: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in smub WP Lightbox 2

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VulnerabilityCVE-2024-6263cvecve-2024-6263cwe-79
Published: Wed Jul 03 2024 (07/03/2024, 07:32:38 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: smub
Product: WP Lightbox 2

Description

The WP Lightbox 2 plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘title’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 3.0.6.6 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.

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AILast updated: 04/09/2026, 08:06:16 UTC

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-6263 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the WP Lightbox 2 WordPress plugin affecting all versions up to 3.0.6.6. The issue stems from improper neutralization of input in the 'title' parameter, allowing authenticated users with Contributor-level or higher privileges to inject arbitrary web scripts. These scripts execute when other users access the injected pages, potentially compromising confidentiality and integrity. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 score of 6.4, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, and privileges required. No patch or vendor advisory is currently available to confirm remediation status.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation allows an authenticated user with Contributor-level access or above to inject persistent malicious scripts into pages via the 'title' parameter. These scripts execute in the context of other users viewing the page, potentially leading to information disclosure and integrity violations. There is no impact on availability reported. No known exploits are currently observed 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 WP Lightbox 2 plugin if possible. Monitor for updates from the vendor or plugin repository to apply any forthcoming patches promptly.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.1
Assigner Short Name
Wordfence
Date Reserved
2024-06-21T22:09:38.152Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 699f6bfeb7ef31ef0b55d6f3

Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:39:10 PM

Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 8:06:16 AM

Last updated: 4/12/2026, 2:39:58 PM

Views: 11

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