Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in W3 Total Cache Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2014-8724

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Key Information:

Vendor: Wordpress
Status: W3 Total Cache
Vendor: CVE Published:; 19 December 2014

What is CVE-2014-8724?

An XSS vulnerability has been identified in the W3 Total Cache plugin for WordPress that affects versions prior to 0.9.4.1. When debug mode is enabled, this flaw permits remote attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML through the 'Cache key' in HTML comments. This is demonstrated by manipulating the PATH_INFO to the default URI, posing a significant risk to websites using this plugin.

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