Geotagged Media Vulnerable to Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting')

CVE-2024-51694

Summary

The vulnerability in the Digfish Geotagged Media plugin is characterized by improper neutralization of user inputs during web page generation, specifically allowing for reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks. This issue primarily affects versions from n/a up to 0.3.0, enabling potential attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by users. As a result, this could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information or manipulation of webpage content. To mitigate these risks, it's crucial for users of Geotagged Media to evaluate their current versions and apply necessary updates or patches.

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