How severe is CVE-2024-12042?

CVE-2024-12042 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-12042 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-12042?

CVE-2024-12042 affects Inspireui Mstore Api. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-12042?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-12042 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-12042 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-50553.

When was CVE-2024-12042 published?

CVE-2024-12042 was published on 2024-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-12042

CVE-2024-12042 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Inspireui Mstore Api with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-50553
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Inspireui Mstore Api
Published: 2024-12-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The MStore API – Create Native Android & iOS Apps On The Cloud plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the profile picture upload functionality in all versions up to, and including, 4.16.4 due to insufficient file type validation. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to upload HTML files with arbitrary web scripts that will execute whenever a user accesses the file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-12042?: The MStore API – Create Native Android & iOS Apps On The Cloud plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the profile picture upload functionality in all versions up to, and including, 4.16.4 due to insufficient file type validation. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to upload HTML files with arbitrary web scripts that will execute whenever a user accesses the file.
How severe is CVE-2024-12042?: CVE-2024-12042 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-12042 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-12042?: CVE-2024-12042 affects Inspireui Mstore Api. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-12042?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-12042 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-12042 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-50553.
When was CVE-2024-12042 published?: CVE-2024-12042 was published on 2024-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:inspireui:mstore_api:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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