CVE-2024-49646: 
WordPress vulnerability analysis and mitigation

The WordPress Code Generate plugin version 1.0 and earlier contains a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. The vulnerability was discovered by researcher Mika and was disclosed on October 21, 2024, receiving the identifier CVE-2024-49646. The issue affects the Code Generate plugin through version 1.0, with no official fix currently available (Patchstack).

The vulnerability is classified as a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue, specifically an Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation vulnerability. It has received a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 7.1 (HIGH) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L. The vulnerability is tracked under CWE-79 (Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation) (Patchstack).

This vulnerability could allow a malicious actor to inject malicious scripts, including redirects, advertisements, and other HTML payloads into the website. These injected scripts would be executed when guests visit the affected site (Patchstack).

Currently, there is no official fix available for this vulnerability. Patchstack has issued a virtual patch to mitigate the issue by blocking potential attacks until an official fix becomes available (Patchstack).