WordPress Hot Random Image plugin <= 1.8.1 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability
Summary
| CVE | CVE-2024-29796 |
|---|---|
| State | PUBLISHED |
| Assigner | Patchstack |
| Source Priority | CVE Program / NVD first with legacy fallback |
| Published | 2024-03-27 13:15:51 UTC |
| Updated | 2026-04-28 19:23:48 UTC |
| Description | Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Hot Themes Hot Random Image allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Hot Random Image: from n/a through 1.8.1. |
Risk And Classification
Primary CVSS: v3.1 5.4 MEDIUM from [email protected]
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
EPSS: 0.001780000 probability, percentile 0.389840000 (date 2026-04-28)
Problem Types: CWE-79 | CWE-79 CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
| Version | Source | Type | Score | Severity | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | [email protected] | Primary | 5.4 | MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N |
| 3.1 | [email protected] | Secondary | 6.5 | MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L |
| 3.1 | CNA | CVSS | 6.5 | MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L |
CVSS v3.1 Breakdown
Attack Vector
NetworkAttack Complexity
LowPrivileges Required
LowUser Interaction
RequiredScope
ChangedConfidentiality
LowIntegrity
LowAvailability
NoneCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
NVD Known Affected Configurations (CPE 2.3)
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version | Update | Edition | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | Hot-themes | Hot Random Image | All | All | All | All |
Vendor Declared Affected Products
| Source | Vendor | Product | Version | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | Hot Themes | Hot Random Image | affected n/a 1.8.1 custom | Not specified |
References
| Reference | Source | Link | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/hot-random-image/wordpress-hot-random-... | af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 | patchstack.com | Third Party Advisory |
| CVE Program record | CVE.ORG | www.cve.org | canonical |
| NVD vulnerability detail | NVD | nvd.nist.gov | canonical, analysis |
Vendor Comments And Credit
Discovery Credit
CNA: NGÔ THIÊN AN / ancorn_ from VNPT-VCI (Patchstack Alliance) (en)
Additional Advisory Data
Solutions
CNA: Update to 1.8.2 or a higher version.
There are currently no legacy QID mappings associated with this CVE.