Reflected Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in WordPress Activity O Meter Plugin
CVE-2024-13668

7.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
WordPress
Status
WordPress Activity O Meter
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 March 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

The Activity O Meter plugin for WordPress, up to version 1.0, is susceptible to a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. This occurs due to improper sanitization and escaping of user-supplied parameters. When exploited, this vulnerability can allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into the pages viewed by users, particularly affecting those with high privileges, such as administrators. Proper validation and escaping methods should be implemented to mitigate this risk.

Affected Version(s)

WordPress Activity O Meter 0 <= 1.0

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-2024-13668 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/a7bfc094-b235-419d-882d-...
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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