Reflected Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in XV Random Quotes WordPress Plugin
CVE-2024-13574

7.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
WordPress
Status
Xv Random Quotes
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 March 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

The XV Random Quotes WordPress plugin, up to version 1.40, is susceptible to a reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attack. This vulnerability arises due to inadequate sanitization and escaping of user-supplied input before it is echoed back on the web page. Malicious actors could exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the context of high-privilege users, such as site administrators. Attackers could craft a malicious link that, when accessed by an admin, could lead to unauthorized actions, data compromise, or site manipulation.

Affected Version(s)

XV Random Quotes 0 <= 1.40

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-2024-13574 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/7eb9ef20-5d34-425e-b7fc-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.1
Severity:
HIGH
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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