CVE-2024-7759: PWA For WP & AMP < 1.7.72 Administrator+ Stored XSS

Published May 15, 2025
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Updated

The PWA for WP WordPress plugin before 1.7.72 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfilteredhtml capability is disallowed (for example in multisite setup).

Affected Software

2 affected components
PWA PWA for WP & AMP<1.7.72
Magazine3 Pwa For Wp \& Amp Wordpress<1.7.72

Event History

May 15, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:07 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:07 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-7759?

The severity of CVE-2024-7759 is considered high due to its potential for Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-7759?

To fix CVE-2024-7759, update the PWA for WP & AMP plugin to version 1.7.72 or later immediately.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-7759?

CVE-2024-7759 affects high privilege users, such as admins, who use the PWA for WP & AMP plugin versions before 1.7.72.

4

Can CVE-2024-7759 be exploited in multisite setups?

Yes, CVE-2024-7759 can be exploited in multisite setups even if the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed.

5

What type of attack does CVE-2024-7759 allow?

CVE-2024-7759 allows for Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks due to insufficient sanitization of settings.

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