Reflected XSS Vulnerability in WP Editor
CVE-2024-24700

7.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
WordPress
Status
WP Editor
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 March 2024

Summary

The WP Editor plugin developed by Benjamin Rojas is susceptible to a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. This flaw allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by users, posing risks such as session hijacking and unauthorized actions on behalf of the user. The vulnerability affects all versions from n/a to 1.2.8, making timely updates crucial for users to safeguard their web applications against potential exploitation.

Affected Version(s)

WP Editor <= 1.2.8

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/wp-editor/w...
vdb-entry

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

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Rafie Muhammad (Patchstack)
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