CVE-2024-51779
📛 CVE Title
WordPress Don't Break The Code plugin <= .3.1 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability
Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Jason Coleman Don't Break The Code dont-break-the-code allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Don't Break The Code: from n/a through <= .3.1.
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)
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CWE-79 - Reserved
- 2024-11-04
- Published
- 2024-11-09 10:23 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-05-13 01:13 UTC
- Source
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2024/51xxx/CVE-2024-51779.json
- Linked Threat
- CVE-2024-51779 — Don't Break The Code <= .3.1 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
NVD triage scoring NVD CVE 2.0
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- NVD published
- 2024-11-09 10:15:08 UTC
- NVD last modified
- 2026-06-17 08:06:19 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
- 0.0026 (probability of exploitation in next 30 days)
- EPSS percentile
- 17.59% vs all CVEs — higher = more likely to be exploited, as of 2026-07-26
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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-2024-45538 - Assigner
- Patchstack
- Published
- Nov 9, 2024, 9:23:07 AM
- Updated
- May 12, 2026, 11:13:13 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
- 0.2300
- Vendors
- Stranger Studios (WordCamp Philly), Jason Coleman
- Products
-
Don't Break The Code (0 ≤.3.1)Don't Break The Code (n/a ≤.3.1)
- Aliases
-
GHSA-9xcg-f7r6-v47x
ENISA description: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Jason Coleman Don't Break The Code dont-break-the-code allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Don't Break The Code: from n/a through <= .3.1.
Affected products (1)
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Coleman | Don't Break The Code |
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)
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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-2024-51779
|
no local data | 2026-06-06 14:15 UTC |
Remediations (20)
Remediations are stored against the linked Threat row; the list below is deduplicated across both pages.
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web:www.oracle.com
Prior Critical Patch Update and Critical Security Patch Update advisories should be reviewed for information regarding earlier published security patches. Refer to Critical Patch Updates, Critical Security Patch Updates, Security Alerts and Bulletins for information about Oracle Security advisories.
2026-08-06 15:38 UTC -
web:zecurit.com
Get the complete breakdown of Microsoft's August 2026 Patch Tuesday. We analyze the latest security updates and all critical CVEs .
2026-08-06 15:38 UTC -
web:www.akamai.com
Microsoft's patch for CVE -2025-53779 What BadSuccessor is (post- patch ) Primitive 1 — Credential and privilege acquisition (shadow credentials alternative) Primitive 2 — Targeted credentials dump in already-owned domains (DCSync alternative) How BadSuccessor exploitation can be detected after the patch Mitigation Conclusion A final note
2026-08-06 15:38 UTC -
web:www.microsoft.com
Help protect your computing environment by keeping up to date on Microsoft technical security notifications. Security Update Guide Notifications Microsoft's free Security Update Guide Notifications provide links to security-related software updates and notification of re-released security updates. These notifications are sent via email throughout the month as needed. You can choose the type of ...
2026-08-06 15:38 UTC -
web:windowsforum.com
Timeline — patch , problem, mitigation , fix January 13, 2026 — Microsoft released the January cumulative update (KB5073455) for Windows 11, version 23H2. The package included multiple security and servicing fixes. January 13-16, 2026 — Administrators and users began reporting restart‑on‑shutdown and failed hibernation behavior on devices with Secure Launch enabled; community ...
2026-08-06 15:38 UTC -
web:www.oracle.com
This Critical Patch Update contains 374 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 October 2025 Critical Patch Update: Executive Summary and Analysis.
2026-08-06 15:38 UTC -
Wordfence remediation: Don't Break The CodeWordfence
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 14:15 UTC -
web:cyberpress.org
Three critical vulnerabilities have been disclosed in n8n, the popular open-source workflow automation platform, any one of which could allow an authenticated attacker to achieve remote code execution (RCE) or read arbitrary files from the host server.
2026-05-22 10:45 UTC -
web:support.google.com
Solution: To fix the problem and apply S/MIME inheritance to a child organizational unit: In S/MIME settings, select the child organizational unit name on the left, under the S/MIME setting label.
2026-05-22 10:45 UTC -
web:cisa.gov
Update (08/12/2025): CISA has updated this alert to provide clarification on identifying Exchange Servers on an organization's networks and provided further guidance on running the Microsoft Exchange Health Checker. Update (08/07/2025): CISA issued Emergency Directive (ED) 25-02: Mitigate Microsoft Exchange Vulnerability in response to CVE -2025-53786
2026-05-22 10:45 UTC -
web:www.bugcrowd.com
Vulnerability mitigation is typically considered a temporary or interim solution. While mitigation measures can reduce the immediate risk associated with vulnerabilities, they may not provide a permanent fix . Organizations should aim to prioritize and plan for complete vulnerability remediation whenever feasible and allocate resources accordingly.
2026-05-22 02:47 UTC -
web:developers.cloudflare.com
Cloudflare WAF managed rules and Workers platform adapter updates help mitigate newly disclosed React and Next.js vulnerabilities.
2026-05-22 02:47 UTC -
web:nvd.nist.gov
Description It was found that the fix addressing CVE -2025-55184 in React Server Components was incomplete and does not prevent a denial of service attack in a specific case. React Server Components versions 19.0.2, 19.1.3 and 19.2.2 are affected, allowing unsafe deserialization of payloads from HTTP requests to Server Function endpoints. This can cause an infinite loop that hangs the server ...
2026-05-22 02:47 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.
2026-05-22 02:47 UTC -
web:support.servicenow.com
This document lists all the released Store applications and schema changes for Vulnerability Response and Configuration Compliance. Vulnerability Response and Configuration Compliance Compatibility Matrix
2026-05-22 02:47 UTC -
web:attack.mitre.org
This mitigation can be implemented through the following measures: Regular Operating System Updates Implementation: Apply the latest Windows security updates monthly using WSUS (Windows Server Update Services) or a similar patch management solution. Configure systems to check for updates automatically and schedule reboots during maintenance ...
2026-05-22 02:47 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 02:47 UTC -
web:www.manageengine.com
Patch Details: The name of the patch and the affected products. Patch Details The following patch details are shown: Patch ID: A unique reference ID for every patch Patch Name: The name of the patch Bulletin ID: The Bulletin ID pertaining to this patch MS Knowledge Base: The knowledge base article corresponding to this patch .
2026-05-22 02:47 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 02:47 UTC -
web:www.secure.com
Learn the difference between vulnerability remediation and mitigation , and how a risk-based strategy can strengthen your security posture.
2026-05-22 02:47 UTC
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