Reflected Cross-Site Scripting in Badgearoo WordPress Plugin by WordPress
CVE-2024-13828

6.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Badgearoo
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 May 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2024-13828?

The Badgearoo WordPress plugin before version 1.0.14 is susceptible to a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability. This issue arises as user input is not properly sanitized or escaped before being rendered on the web page. Attackers can exploit this oversight to inject malicious scripts, which may target high-privilege users, such as administrators. It is crucial for website owners using this plugin to implement immediate updates to safeguard their environments from potential malicious attacks.

Affected Version(s)

Badgearoo 0 <= 1.0.14

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-2024-13828 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/0f901807-9ef2-4cd3-969a-...
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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