Reflected Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in Fast Tube WordPress Plugin
CVE-2024-13218

6.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
WordPress
Status
Fast Tube
Vendor
CVE Published:
31 January 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

The Fast Tube plugin for WordPress, up to version 2.3.1, contains a vulnerability due to improper sanitization and escaping of user-supplied parameters. This flaw allows attackers to craft malicious inputs that are reflected back to users, potentially affecting high-privilege accounts such as administrators. Exploitation can lead to unauthorized actions, data manipulation, and other risks, highlighting the importance of applying security best practices and updates.

Affected Version(s)

Fast Tube 0 <= 2.3.1

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.

CVE-2024-13218 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/79eb9432-3e3c-4a23-88a8-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

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

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Hassan Khan Yusufzai - Splint3r7
WPScan
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