CVE-2024-37449 in Slider Revolution Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 07/22/2024
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in ThemePunch OHG Slider Revolution.This issue affects Slider Revolution: from n/a through 6.7.13.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/17/2025
The vulnerability CVE-2024-37449 represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw within the Slider Revolution WordPress plugin developed by ThemePunch OHG. This weakness falls under the CWE-79 category of Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation, specifically targeting the web page generation process where user input is not adequately sanitized before being rendered in HTML output. The vulnerability exists in Slider Revolution versions ranging from an unspecified initial version through 6.7.13, making it a widespread concern for WordPress installations that utilize this popular slider plugin.
The technical exploitation of this XSS vulnerability occurs when malicious input is accepted through the plugin's interface or configuration parameters and subsequently embedded into web pages without proper sanitization or encoding. Attackers can craft malicious payloads that, when executed in a victim's browser, can perform unauthorized actions such as stealing session cookies, redirecting users to malicious sites, or executing arbitrary JavaScript code within the context of the affected website. This flaw particularly impacts the plugin's admin interface where users might input data that gets reflected back to other users without appropriate HTML escaping mechanisms.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution as it can enable attackers to compromise entire WordPress installations through session hijacking or privilege escalation attacks. When exploited, the XSS flaw allows threat actors to manipulate the web application's behavior and potentially gain unauthorized access to administrative functions. The vulnerability's presence in such widely used plugin versions means that countless WordPress sites could be at risk, particularly those with multiple administrators or users who might inadvertently interact with malicious content injected through the slider functionality. The attack surface is further expanded due to the plugin's integration with various WordPress themes and custom implementations.
Security mitigations for CVE-2024-37449 should prioritize immediate patching of the Slider Revolution plugin to version 6.7.14 or later, which contains the necessary fixes for the XSS vulnerability. Organizations should also implement input validation and output encoding measures at multiple levels including server-side sanitization, content security policies, and regular security audits of third-party plugins. Network-based solutions such as web application firewalls can provide additional protection layers, though they should not replace proper code-level fixes. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of maintaining up-to-date third-party components and implementing robust security practices in WordPress environments, aligning with ATT&CK technique T1190 for Exploit Public-Facing Application and T1059.007 for Command and Scripting Interpreter. Additionally, organizations should conduct regular security assessments and implement proper access controls to limit potential damage from such vulnerabilities, as outlined in the OWASP Top Ten and NIST cybersecurity frameworks.