Reflected Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in Role Includer Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2024-12124

6.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Role Includer
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 January 2025

What is CVE-2024-12124?

The Role Includer plugin for WordPress contains a vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to exploit the 'user_id' parameter for reflected cross-site scripting. This issue arises from inadequate input sanitization and output escaping, enabling attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages. The injected scripts can be executed when a user unknowingly clicks on a manipulated link, posing significant risks to user data and site integrity.

Affected Version(s)

Role Includer * <= 1.6

References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id...
https://wordpress.org/plugins/role-includer/#developers

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

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Dale Mavers
.