Multiple Plugins <= (Various Versions) - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via cminds_free_guide Shortcode

Summary

Multiple plugins for WordPress are vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the cminds_free_guide shortcode in various versions due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link.

Timeline

1. Nov 26, 2024, 7:31 AM UTCCVE published
2. Nov 26, 2024, 2:03 PM UTCCISA SSVC assessment

   Exploitation: none · Automatable: no · Technical impact: partial

3. Apr 8, 2026, 5:27 PM UTCRecord last updated

Affected versions

• creativemindssolutions CM Header and Footer – Add custom scripts and styles to your header and footer with ease

  through 1.2.1

• creativemindssolutions CM Business Directory – Optimise and showcase local business

  through 1.4.1

• creativemindssolutions CM Search And Replace – Optimize content edits with a powerful search and replace tool

  through 1.4.2

• creativemindssolutions CM E-Mail Blacklist – Simple email filtering for safer registration

  through 1.5.3

• creativemindssolutions CM Pop-Up – Create engaging popups to capture attention and boost interaction

  through 1.7.5

• creativemindssolutions CM Video Lessons Manager – Simplify video lessons management for better education

  through 1.8.2

• creativemindssolutions CM Tooltip Glossary

  through 4.3.11

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