CVE-2024-56018
📛 CVE Title
WordPress BU Section Editing Plugin <= 0.9.9 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability
Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in BU Web Team BU Section Editing bu-section-editing allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects BU Section Editing: from n/a through <= 0.9.9.
Overview
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Assigner (CNA)
- Patchstack
- CVSS severity
- HIGH
- CVSS score
- 7.1 / 10
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L- Effective score
- 7.1 / 10 HIGH source: CNA overview
- CWE(s)
-
CWE-79 - Reserved
- 2024-12-14
- Published
- 2025-01-02 13:01 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-04-28 18:10 UTC
- Source
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2024/56xxx/CVE-2024-56018.json
- Linked Threat
- CVE-2024-56018 — BU Section Editing <= 0.9.9 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
NVD triage scoring NVD CVE 2.0
Layer NVD adds on top of the CNA's CVE record — published / last-modified timestamps, exploitability / impact subscores, and the FIRST.org EPSS probability that this CVE will be exploited in the wild in the next 30 days.
- NVD published
- 2025-01-02 12:15:24 UTC
- NVD last modified
- 2026-06-17 08:11:35 UTC
- NVD CVSS v3.1
- 7.1 / 10 HIGH source: audit@patchstack.com
- NVD CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L- Exploitability subscore
- 2.8 / 10
- Impact subscore
- 3.7 / 10
- EPSS score
- 0.0033 (probability of exploitation in next 30 days)
- EPSS percentile
- 25.77% vs all CVEs — higher = more likely to be exploited, as of 2026-07-26
NVD / KEV / EPSS data refreshed 2026-07-27 07:27 UTC. Re-run the 🛰 Backfill from NVD button above to refresh.
European Union Vulnerability Database ENISA EUVD
ENISA's official EU repository for curated vulnerability intelligence. Carries a separate identifier (EUVD-YYYY-NNNN) and frequently exposes an earlier-published description + CVSS than NVD does.
- EUVD ID
-
EUVD-2024-52916 - Assigner
- Patchstack
- Published
- Jan 2, 2025, 12:01:10 PM
- Updated
- Apr 28, 2026, 4:10:53 PM
- EUVD base score (CVSS 3.1)
-
7.1 / 10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L - EUVD-reported EPSS
- 0.1400
- Vendors
- BU Web Team, Boston University (IS&T)
- Products
-
BU Section Editing (n/a ≤0.9.9)BU Section Editing (0 ≤0.9.9)
- Aliases
-
GHSA-53gx-j362-742j
ENISA description: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in BU Web Team BU Section Editing bu-section-editing allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects BU Section Editing: from n/a through <= 0.9.9.
Affected products (1)
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| BU Web Team | BU Section Editing |
0 (affected)
|
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Vendor references (1)
References embedded in the original CVE record by the assigning CNA.
MITRE references (1) cveawg.mitre.org
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Web references (0)
DuckDuckGo results ranked by threat-intel / vendor advisory domains. Generated by the 🔎 Find references (web) button above — same flow as the Remediations search.
No web references attached yet.
NVD-tagged references (1)
Reference list NVD curates from the CNA record, vendor advisories, and third-party reports. The tag chips below are NVD's analyst-assigned categories.
Indicators (2)
IOCs linked to the auto-promoted Threat row.
| Type | Value | VirusTotal | Attached |
|---|---|---|---|
| domain |
xss.this
|
no local data | 2026-05-18 21:19 UTC |
| cve |
CVE-2024-56018
|
no local data | 2026-06-06 14:07 UTC |
Remediations (27)
Remediations are stored against the linked Threat row; the list below is deduplicated across both pages.
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web:nvd.nist.gov
Description CWE-502 Deserialization of Untrusted Data at the eventmesh-meta-raft plugin module in Apache EventMesh master branch without release version on windows\linux\mac os e.g. platforms allows attackers to send controlled message and remote code execute via hessian deserialization rpc protocol. Users can use the code under the master branch in project repo or version 1.11.0 to fix this ...
2026-08-09 18:55 UTC -
web:cvevault.com
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2026-08-09 18:55 UTC -
web:cybersecuritynews.com
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued Binding Operational Directive (BOD) 26-04, titled "Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk," compelling all Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB) agencies to remediate the most dangerous known exploited vulnerabilities within just three calendar days.
2026-08-09 18:55 UTC -
web:app.opencve.io
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2026-08-09 18:55 UTC -
web:www.nist.gov
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2026-08-09 18:55 UTC -
web:www.cisa.gov
The median time for full resolution rose to 43 days. Defenders need greater clarity and speed to patch systems in today's threat landscape. We must flip the script on patching prioritization: patch smarter, not harder.
2026-08-09 18:55 UTC -
web:portal.msrc.microsoft.com
The Security Update Guide provides information on the latest Microsoft security updates, helping users understand and address potential vulnerabilities effectively.
2026-08-09 18:55 UTC -
Wordfence remediation: BU Section EditingWordfence
No known patch available. Please review the vulnerability's details in depth and employ mitigations based on your organization's risk tolerance. It may be best to uninstall the affected software and find a replacement.
2026-06-06 14:07 UTC -
web:epatch.pa.gov
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2026-05-22 10:59 UTC -
web:nvd.nist.gov
Mitigation of the vulnerabilities in this context typically involves coding changes, but could also include specification changes or even specification deprecations (e.g., removal of affected protocols or functionality in their entirety)."
2026-05-22 10:59 UTC -
web:github.com
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2026-05-22 10:59 UTC -
web:www.cve.org
At cve .org, we provide the authoritative reference method for publicly known information-security vulnerabilities and exposures
2026-05-22 10:59 UTC -
web:forums.ea.com
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web:www.patchcareerinstitute.com
P.A.T.C.H . Career Institute's mission is to provide quality training to students in the medical and vocational field. Our primary focus is to provide affordable, and competitive educational training for low to moderate income students.
2026-05-22 10:59 UTC -
web:www.romhacking.net
Add temporary header() Patch file: Apply patch Original ROM: Modified ROM: Patch type: IPS BPS PPF UPS APS RUP Create patch Settings Rom Patcher JS v2.9 by Marc Robledo See on GitHub Donate Language English Français Deutsch Italiano Español Nederlands Svenska Català Valencià Português Brasileiro Russian 日本語 中文（简体） 中文 ...
2026-05-22 10:59 UTC -
web:www.theverge.com
GitHub rushed to fix a critical vulnerability in less than six hours A critical remote code execution vulnerability was discovered using an AI model and patched within hours.
2026-05-22 10:59 UTC -
web:msrc.microsoft.com
Security Update Guide - Microsoft Security Response Center
2026-05-22 10:59 UTC -
web:www.sentinelone.com
CVE - 2024 -56180 is a remote code execution vulnerability in Apache EventMesh. Learn about its impact, affected versions, and mitigation methods.
2026-05-22 03:00 UTC -
web:www.cybersecuritydive.com
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency added two major software flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on Tuesday, acknowledging the evidence that hackers have been using the bugs in recent attacks. CISA added CVE - 2024 -1708, a high-severity flaw in ConnectWise's ScreenConnect remote-access tool, and CVE -2026-32202, a medium-severity flaw in the Windows Shell ...
2026-05-22 03:00 UTC -
web:zecurit.com
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2026-05-22 03:00 UTC -
web:msrc.microsoft.com
The Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) investigates all reports of security vulnerabilities affecting Microsoft products and services, and provides the information here as part of the ongoing effort to help you manage security risks and help keep your systems protected.
2026-05-22 03:00 UTC -
web:nvd.nist.gov
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2026-05-22 03:00 UTC -
web:heimdalsecurity.com
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2026-05-22 03:00 UTC -
web:support.servicenow.com
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2026-05-22 03:00 UTC -
web:ubuntu.com
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2026-05-22 03:00 UTC -
web:www.cisa.gov
For the benefit of the cybersecurity community and network defenders—and to help every organization better manage vulnerabilities and keep pace with threat activity—CISA maintains the authoritative source of vulnerabilities that have been exploited in the wild. Organizations should use the KEV catalog as an input to their vulnerability management prioritization framework.How to use the KEV ...
2026-05-22 03:00 UTC -
web:www.oracle.com
This Critical Patch Update contains 481 new security patches across the product families listed below. Please note that an MOS note summarizing the content of this Critical Patch Update and other Oracle Software Security Assurance activities is located at April 2026 Critical Patch Update: Executive Summary and Analysis.
2026-05-22 03:00 UTC
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