CVE-2024-56056
📛 CVE Title
WordPress SimpleCharm Theme <= 1.4.3 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability
Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in kmfoysal06 SimpleCharm simplecharm allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects SimpleCharm: from n/a through <= 1.4.3.
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
- 2025-01-07 15:57 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-04-28 18:10 UTC
- Source
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2024/56xxx/CVE-2024-56056.json
- Linked Threat
- CVE-2024-56056 — SimpleCharm <= 1.4.3 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
NVD triage scoring NVD CVE 2.0
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- NVD published
- 2025-01-07 16:15:37 UTC
- NVD last modified
- 2026-06-17 08:11:39 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
- 0.0042 (probability of exploitation in next 30 days)
- EPSS percentile
- 34.02% vs all CVEs — higher = more likely to be exploited, as of 2026-07-26
NVD / KEV / EPSS data refreshed 2026-07-27 07:36 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-2024-52954 - Assigner
- Patchstack
- Published
- Jan 7, 2025, 2:57:40 PM
- Updated
- Apr 28, 2026, 4:10:54 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
- 0.3000
- Vendors
- kmfoysal06
- Products
-
SimpleCharm (n/a ≤1.4.3)SimpleCharm (0 ≤1.4.3)
- Aliases
-
GHSA-rrhj-vfr5-fq6m
ENISA description: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in kmfoysal06 SimpleCharm simplecharm allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects SimpleCharm: from n/a through <= 1.4.3.
Affected products (1)
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| kmfoysal06 | SimpleCharm |
0 (affected)
|
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Affected products — CPE 2.3 (1) NVD
NVD's normalized CPE 2.3 matchers, used by vendor tools (vulnerability scanners, asset managers) for automated detection. Compare with the CNA's free-text "Affected products" section above.
cpe:2.3:a:kmfoysal06:simplecharm:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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 (5)
DuckDuckGo results ranked by threat-intel / vendor advisory domains. Generated by the 🔎 Find references (web) button above — same flow as the Remediations search.
- http://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/79.html rapid7:cwe.mitre.org
- https://attackerkb.com/topics/CVE-2024-56056 rapid7:attackerkb.com
- https://euvd.enisa.europa.eu/vulnerability/EUVD-2024-52954 rapid7:euvd.enisa.europa.eu
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2024-56056 rapid7:www.cve.org
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/900e45fc-3544-4c04-9940-a07e69795816?source=api-prod rapid7:www.wordfence.com
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.
- https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/simplecharm/vulnerability/wordpress-simplecharm-theme-1-4-3-reflected-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve audit@patchstack.com Third Party Advisory
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-2024-56056
|
no local data | 2026-06-06 14:06 UTC |
Remediations (25)
Remediations are stored against the linked Threat row; the list below is deduplicated across both pages.
-
web:cyberpress.org
Microsoft's July 2026 Patch Tuesday delivered its largest security update ever, resolving 570 vulnerabilities across its product ecosystem while addressing three zero-day flaws, two of which attackers actively exploited before patches were available.
2026-08-09 15:55 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 ...
2026-08-09 15:55 UTC -
web:www.computerworld.com
It's an absolute beast with over 700 fixes and active zero-days landing right as major SQL and SharePoint versions hit end of support.
2026-08-09 15:55 UTC -
web:nvd.nist.gov
Description CWE-552: Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties vulnerability exists which may prevent user to update the device firmware and prevent proper behavior of the webserver when specific files or directories are removed from the filesystem.
2026-08-09 15:55 UTC -
web:www.cisecurity.org
Microsoft reports CVE -2026-56164 has been exploited in the wild. CVE -2026-56164 may allow remote cyber threat actors to gain unauthorized access to on-premises SharePoint Server instances. Microsoft noted that integrating its Antimalware Scan Interface (AMSI) can provide temporary mitigation by actively scanning and detecting malicious POST requests associated with exploitation attempts. The ...
2026-08-09 15:55 UTC -
web:www.sentinelone.com
CVE - 2024 -0056 is an authentication bypass vulnerability in Microsoft.Data.SqlClient. Learn about its impact, affected versions, and mitigation methods.
2026-08-09 15:55 UTC -
Wordfence remediation: SimpleCharmWordfence
Update to version 1.4.4, or a newer patched version
2026-06-06 14:06 UTC -
web:www.cisecurity.org
<p>Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Microsoft products, the most severe of which could allow for remote code execution. Successful exploitation of the most severe of these vulnerabilities could result in an attacker gaining the same privileges as the logged-on user. Depending on the privileges associated with the user, an attacker could then install programs; view, change, or ...
2026-05-22 10:59 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 10:59 UTC -
web:krebsonsecurity.com
The reason is that after the Patch Tuesday on October 14, 2025, Microsoft will stop shipping free security updates for Windows 10 computers.
2026-05-22 10:59 UTC -
web:nvd.nist.gov
An official website of the United States government Here's how you know
2026-05-22 10:59 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 10:59 UTC -
web:www.rapid7.com
Remediation vs. mitigation : What are the differences? Once a vulnerability has been discovered, the ideal solution is to remediate it—to fix or patch the vulnerability before it can become a security threat.
2026-05-22 10:59 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 10:59 UTC -
web:www.securityweek.com
Microsoft has released patches for 57 vulnerabilities, including a Windows zero-day flaw exploited in attacks.
2026-05-22 10:59 UTC -
web:www.cve.org
Vulnerability detail for CVE - 2024 -0056 Platforms Windows 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systems, Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems, Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation), Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation), Windows Server 2012 (Server Core ...
2026-05-22 04:23 UTC -
web:nvd.nist.gov
Official websites use .gov A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.
2026-05-22 04:23 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 04:23 UTC -
web:www.techrepublic.com
Microsoft's April 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 165 vulnerabilities, including two zero-days, in one of the company's largest monthly security updates.
2026-05-22 04:23 UTC -
web:zecurit.com
Get the complete breakdown of Microsoft's May 2026 Patch Tuesday. We analyze the latest security updates and all critical CVEs .
2026-05-22 04:23 UTC -
web:cybersecuritynews.com
Microsoft's May 2026 Patch Tuesday lands with a heavy enterprise focus, fixing 120 vulnerabilities across Windows, Office, Azure, developer tools, and Microsoft 365 apps, including 29 remote code execution (RCE) flaws rated Critical.
2026-05-22 04:23 UTC -
web:krebsonsecurity.com
Microsoft expects that exploitation is more likely. May's Patch Tuesday is a welcome respite from April, which saw Microsoft fix a near-record 167 security flaws.
2026-05-22 04:23 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 04:23 UTC -
web:www.computerworld.com
Each month, the team at Readiness analyzes the latest Patch Tuesday updates from Microsoft and provides detailed, actionable testing guidance. The company's Patch Tuesday release for February ...
2026-05-22 04:23 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 04:23 UTC
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