What is the severity of CVE-2024-49300?

CVE-2024-49300 is classified as a reflected XSS vulnerability that poses a significant risk to users of the affected WordPress plugin.

What are the consequences of CVE-2024-49300?

The consequences of CVE-2024-49300 include potential exposure to malicious scripts that can compromise user data and session information.

Is CVE-2024-49300 easy to exploit?

Yes, CVE-2024-49300 can be exploited relatively easily due to its nature as a reflected XSS vulnerability.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2024-49300

high

7.1

CWE

EPSS

0.047%

21/1/2025

CVE-2024-49300: WordPress Hero Menu plugin <= 1.16.5 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-49300?

To fix CVE-2024-49300, update the NotFound Hero Mega Menu - Responsive WordPress Menu Plugin to version 1.16.6 or later.

Q: Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-49300?

CVE-2024-49300 affects all versions of the NotFound Hero Mega Menu - Responsive WordPress Menu Plugin from n/a up to and including version 1.16.5.

First published: Tue Jan 21 2025(Updated: )

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in NotFound Hero Mega Menu - Responsive WordPress Menu Plugin allows Reflected XSS. This issue affects Hero Mega Menu - Responsive WordPress Menu Plugin: from n/a through 1.16.5.

Credit: audit@patchstack.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
NotFound Hero Mega Menu	<=1.16.5
NotFound	<=1.16.5

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Reference Links

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/hmenu/vulnerability/wordpress-hero-menu-plugin-1-16-5-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-49300?
CVE-2024-49300 is classified as a reflected XSS vulnerability that poses a significant risk to users of the affected WordPress plugin.
How do I fix CVE-2024-49300?
To fix CVE-2024-49300, update the NotFound Hero Mega Menu - Responsive WordPress Menu Plugin to version 1.16.6 or later.
What are the consequences of CVE-2024-49300?
The consequences of CVE-2024-49300 include potential exposure to malicious scripts that can compromise user data and session information.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-49300?
CVE-2024-49300 affects all versions of the NotFound Hero Mega Menu - Responsive WordPress Menu Plugin from n/a up to and including version 1.16.5.
Is CVE-2024-49300 easy to exploit?
Yes, CVE-2024-49300 can be exploited relatively easily due to its nature as a reflected XSS vulnerability.

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