Reflected XSS Vulnerability in Content Syndication Toolkit Reader
CVE-2024-51696
7.1HIGH
Key Information:
- Vendor
- WordPress
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 9 November 2024
Summary
A vulnerability exists in the Benjamin Moody Content Syndication Toolkit Reader due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation, exposing the application to reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks. When exploiting this vulnerability, an attacker can inject malicious scripts into a website, which may then be executed in the context of the user’s browser. This could lead to data theft, session hijacking, or other malicious actions. The affected versions include all releases from n/a up to 1.5, making it crucial for users to ensure their installations are secured against this threat.
Affected Version(s)
Content Syndication Toolkit Reader <= 1.5
References
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
João Pedro Soares de Alcântara - Kinorth (Patchstack Alliance)