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

Published Jan 21, 2025
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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.

Other sources

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

MITRE

Affected Software

1 affected component
NotFound Hero Mega Menu - Responsive WordPress Menu Plugin<=1.16.5

Event History

Jan 21, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:40 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:40 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

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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