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CVE-2024-49269 Mythemes CVE debrief

CVE-2024-49269 is a high-severity Unauthenticated Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the my flatonica theme versions <= 0.0.8. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.1 and is considered HIGH. The vulnerability was published on 2026-06-17T13:19:12.767Z and last modified on 2026-06-17T17:16:38.260Z. Users of the affected theme should take immediate action to mitigate the risk. The vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the website, potentially leading to unauthorized actions and data breaches. Administrators of websites using the my flatonica theme should prioritize updating to a patched version or applying recommended mitigations.

Vendor
Mythemes
Product
my flatonica
CVSS
HIGH 7.1
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-06-17
Original CVE updated
2026-06-17
Advisory published
2026-06-17
Advisory updated
2026-06-17

Who should care

Administrators and users of websites utilizing the my flatonica theme version 0.0.8 or earlier should be aware of this vulnerability. This includes webmasters, IT professionals, and security teams responsible for maintaining website security. Given the high severity and potential for exploitation, immediate attention is necessary to prevent potential attacks.

Technical summary

CVE-2024-49269 is an Unauthenticated Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the my flatonica theme for WordPress, affecting versions up to and including 0.0.8. The vulnerability is rated with a CVSS score of 7.1, indicating high severity. The CVSS vector is CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L, which means the vulnerability can be exploited over the network with low attack complexity, no privileges required, and user interaction required. Successful exploitation could lead to confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts.

Defensive priority

High

Recommended defensive actions

  • Update the my flatonica theme to the latest version available, which should include a patch for this vulnerability.
  • If immediate update is not possible, consider applying security patches or mitigations provided by the theme vendor.
  • Implement Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to help mitigate XSS attacks.
  • Regularly monitor website traffic and logs for suspicious activity indicative of exploitation attempts.
  • Educate users about the risks associated with this vulnerability and the importance of keeping software up-to-date.
  • Consider using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) to detect and prevent XSS attacks.
  • Review and update incident response plans to include procedures for responding to potential exploitation of this vulnerability.

Evidence notes

The information provided is based on data from official sources, including the CVE.org and NVD. The CVE record and NVD detail pages provide comprehensive information about the vulnerability, including its CVSS score, vector, and potential impacts. Additional details are available from the Patchstack database, which reported the vulnerability.

Official resources

CVE-2024-49269 was published on 2026-06-17T13:19:12.767Z and last modified on 2026-06-17T17:16:38.260Z.