XSS Vulnerability in WP Timeline - Vertical and Horizontal Timeline Plugin
CVE-2024-47322
Key Information:
- Vendor
WordPress
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 6 October 2024
What is CVE-2024-47322?
A reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the Ex-Themes WP Timeline – Vertical and Horizontal timeline plugin, affecting versions up to 3.6.7. This vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, allowing an attacker to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by unsuspecting users. When a victim interacts with the compromised timeline plugin, the injected scripts execute in their browser, potentially leading to data theft, session hijacking, or other malicious actions. Website owners using this plugin should take immediate security measures to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.
Affected Version(s)
WP Timeline – Vertical and Horizontal timeline plugin <= 3.6.7