Reflected Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in DeBounce Email Validator for WordPress
CVE-2024-11463

6.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Debounce Email Validator
Vendor
CVE Published:
23 November 2024

What is CVE-2024-11463?

The DeBounce Email Validator plugin for WordPress contains a vulnerability allowing for Reflected Cross-Site Scripting. This flaw exists due to improper input validation and output encoding in the 'from', 'to', and 'key' parameters. Unauthenticated attackers can exploit this weakness to execute arbitrary web scripts in the context of a user's browser, provided they can manipulate users into clicking on malicious links. All versions of the plugin up to and including 5.6.5 are affected. It is crucial for users to implement appropriate security measures and update their plugins to mitigate potential exploits.

Affected Version(s)

DeBounce Email Validator 0 <= 5.6.5

References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&s...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.1
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

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