Stored Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in Countdown Timer for WordPress Block Editor
CVE-2024-10631
6.5MEDIUM
What is CVE-2024-10631?
The Countdown Timer for WordPress Block Editor plugin prior to version 1.0.5 lacks proper validation and escaping of specific block options when they are outputted in a page or post. This security flaw could potentially allow users with contributor privileges or higher to execute Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks, compromising the website's security and possibly leading to unauthorized actions or data exposure.
Affected Version(s)
Countdown Timer for WordPress Block Editor 0 <= 1.0.5
Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)
PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.
References
CVSS V3.1
Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed
Timeline
- 🟡
Public PoC available
- 👾
Exploit known to exist
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved
Credit
Sakotas
WPScan