Reflected Cross-Site Scripting in A5 Custom Login Page Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2024-13226

6.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
A5 Custom Login Page
Vendor
CVE Published:
31 January 2025

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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2024-13226?

The A5 Custom Login Page plugin for WordPress versions up to 2.8.1 is vulnerable to a reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attack. This occurs when the plugin fails to properly sanitize and escape user-input parameters before rendering them on the page. This leading to potential attacks against high-privilege users, including administrators, who may unknowingly execute malicious scripts. Understanding and mitigating this vulnerability is crucial for maintaining site security.

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Affected Version(s)

A5 Custom Login Page 0 <= 2.8.1

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-2024-13226 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/dd09fe99-2334-4d6f-8a70-...
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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
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