Reflected Cross-Site Scripting in Staff Directory Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2024-13839

6.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Richardgabriel
Status
Staff Directory Plugin: Company Directory
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 March 2025

Summary

The Staff Directory Plugin for WordPress is susceptible to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting due to improper handling of URL parameters through the add_query_arg function. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to craft malicious URLs that, when clicked by unsuspecting users, execute arbitrary scripts in their browsers. The flaw exists in all versions of the plugin up to and including 4.3, posing a significant risk to website integrity and user data.

Affected Version(s)

Staff Directory Plugin: Company Directory * <= 4.3

References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/staff-director...
https://wordpress.org/plugins/staff-directory-pro/#develo...

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

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Peter Thaleikis
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