CVE-2024-29142: webberzone better_search Cross-site Scripting
CVSS: 7.2v3.1HighModified
Published 19-03-2024Last modified 28-04-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2024-29142 is a high (CVSS 7.2) Cross-site Scripting vulnerability in webberzone better_search. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 27.8% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.2/10
010
High · v3.1 (wordfence)EPSS score
0.35%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 19-03-2024PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 28-04-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in WebberZone Better Search – Relevant search results for WordPress allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Better Search – Relevant search results for WordPress: from n/a through 3.3.0.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 3 sources · 1 versionHigh 7.2Preferred score · wordfence (Source)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:NSources3 sources · 7.1–7.2
- CVE.orgCNA7.1HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:LDiffers
- NVDNIST7.1HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:LDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
0.35%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
28%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.35% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.35%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Webberzone2 products
- better_search< 3.3.1
- better search – relevant search results for wordpress≥ n/a, ≤ 3.3.0
Wordpress1 product
- better-search≤ 3.3.0 (fixed in 3.3.1)
2 vendors · 3 products