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Vulnerability Database/CVE-2024-51691

CVE-2024-51691: Admin Amplify Reflected XSS Vulnerability

CVE-2024-51691 is a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in Admin Amplify wpr-admin-amplify that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts. This article covers technical details, affected versions, and mitigation.

Published: June 2, 2026

CVE-2024-51691 Overview

CVE-2024-51691 is a reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability [CWE-79] in the Admin Amplify WordPress plugin (wpr-admin-amplify) developed by aryanduntley. The flaw affects all versions up to and including 1.3.0 and stems from improper neutralization of user-supplied input during web page generation. Attackers exploit the issue by crafting malicious URLs that, when clicked by an authenticated user, execute arbitrary JavaScript in the victim's browser session. The scope is changed, meaning the injected script can affect resources beyond the vulnerable component.

Critical Impact

Successful exploitation allows attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in a victim's browser, potentially leading to session hijacking, credential theft, or unauthorized actions within the WordPress admin interface.

Affected Products

  • Admin Amplify (wpr-admin-amplify) WordPress plugin
  • All versions from initial release through 1.3.0
  • WordPress sites with the plugin installed and active

Discovery Timeline

  • 2024-11-09 - CVE-2024-51691 published to NVD
  • 2026-04-23 - Last updated in NVD database

Technical Details for CVE-2024-51691

Vulnerability Analysis

The vulnerability is a reflected XSS issue classified under [CWE-79]. The Admin Amplify plugin fails to properly sanitize or encode user-supplied input before reflecting it back in HTTP responses. An attacker constructs a URL containing JavaScript payloads in query parameters. When a victim with an active WordPress session clicks the link, the unescaped input renders as executable script in the browser context.

Because the CVSS scope metric is changed, the executed script can access resources outside the vulnerable component's security boundary. The attack requires user interaction, typically through social engineering, but does not require authentication or elevated privileges on the attacker's side.

Root Cause

The root cause is the absence of proper output encoding and input validation when the plugin processes request parameters and renders them into HTML responses. WordPress provides functions such as esc_html(), esc_attr(), and wp_kses() for safe output handling, but the affected plugin code path does not apply these protections to reflected parameters.

Attack Vector

The attack vector is network-based and requires user interaction. The vulnerability manifests when an attacker delivers a crafted URL to an authenticated WordPress administrator or user with access to plugin functionality. Refer to the Patchstack XSS Vulnerability Report for technical specifics on the affected parameters.

No public proof-of-concept exploit code is currently available, and the EPSS score is 0.231% (45.9th percentile), reflecting low observed exploitation likelihood.

Detection Methods for CVE-2024-51691

Indicators of Compromise

  • HTTP requests containing JavaScript payloads (e.g., <script>, onerror=, javascript:) in query parameters targeting wpr-admin-amplify plugin endpoints
  • Unexpected outbound requests from administrator browsers to attacker-controlled domains
  • Anomalous administrative actions performed shortly after an admin clicked an external link

Detection Strategies

  • Inspect web server access logs for URL parameters containing HTML or JavaScript syntax targeting plugin paths under /wp-content/plugins/wpr-admin-amplify/
  • Deploy a Web Application Firewall (WAF) with rules tuned to detect reflected XSS payload patterns in query strings
  • Correlate referer headers and session activity to identify administrators redirected from suspicious external sources

Monitoring Recommendations

  • Enable verbose access logging on the WordPress instance and forward logs to a centralized analytics platform
  • Monitor for new or modified administrator accounts, plugin installations, and theme edits following suspicious access patterns
  • Alert on Content Security Policy (CSP) violation reports if CSP is deployed

How to Mitigate CVE-2024-51691

Immediate Actions Required

  • Identify all WordPress installations running the Admin Amplify plugin and confirm the installed version
  • Deactivate and remove the plugin if a patched version is not available
  • Force password resets and review session tokens for users who may have clicked suspicious links

Patch Information

At the time of NVD publication, no fixed version beyond 1.3.0 is referenced in the advisory. Site administrators should monitor the plugin's repository and the Patchstack advisory for an updated release and apply it as soon as it becomes available.

Workarounds

  • Disable or uninstall the Admin Amplify plugin until a patched version is released
  • Deploy a WAF with reflected XSS signatures to filter malicious payloads in HTTP requests
  • Implement a strict Content Security Policy (CSP) limiting inline script execution in the WordPress admin interface
  • Train administrators to avoid clicking unsolicited links that target the WordPress backend
bash
# Example: list and deactivate the vulnerable plugin via WP-CLI
wp plugin list --name=wpr-admin-amplify --fields=name,status,version
wp plugin deactivate wpr-admin-amplify
wp plugin delete wpr-admin-amplify

Disclaimer: This content was generated using AI. While we strive for accuracy, please verify critical information with official sources.

  • Vulnerability Details
  • TypeXSS

  • Vendor/TechAdmin Amplify

  • SeverityHIGH

  • CVSS Score7.1

  • EPSS Probability0.23%

  • Known ExploitedNo
  • CVSS Vector
  • CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
  • Impact Assessment
  • ConfidentialityLow
  • IntegrityLow
  • AvailabilityLow
  • CWE References
  • CWE-79
  • Technical References
  • Patchstack XSS Vulnerability Report
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