CVE-2026-24617
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2026-01-23
Last updated on: 2026-01-26
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| daniel_iser | easy_modal | From 2.1.0|end_including=2.1.0 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-79 | The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2026-24617 is a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the WordPress Easy Modal Plugin versions up to 2.1.0. It allows an attacker to inject malicious scripts into web pages generated by the plugin. Exploitation requires a privileged user (Contributor or Developer) to interact with a crafted malicious link, page, or form. When other site visitors access the affected pages, the injected scripts can execute, potentially causing redirects, displaying unwanted advertisements, or other harmful actions. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can impact you by allowing attackers to execute malicious scripts on your website through the Easy Modal plugin. This can lead to unauthorized redirects, display of unwanted content, or other malicious activities that affect site visitors. However, exploitation requires a privileged user to interact with malicious content, which limits the risk. There is currently no official fix available. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection of this vulnerability involves monitoring for suspicious script injections or unexpected HTML payloads in the Easy Modal plugin pages, especially those triggered by privileged users (Contributor or Developer roles). Since exploitation requires user interaction with crafted inputs, you can audit logs for unusual user actions such as clicking unknown links or submitting unexpected forms. Specific commands are not provided in the resources, but general approaches include reviewing web server logs, using web vulnerability scanners targeting XSS, and inspecting the plugin's output for injected scripts. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include restricting privileged user interactions with the Easy Modal plugin until a patch is available, educating users with Contributor or Developer roles about the risk of clicking unknown links or submitting untrusted forms, and monitoring for suspicious activity. Since no official fix or patched version is currently available, applying strict input validation and sanitization at the application level or disabling the plugin temporarily can reduce risk. [1]